Books in Fun Fact File: Founding Fathers series

George Washington is unmistakably Americas most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as Americas first president. But Washingtons life is full of fun facts that many still dont know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, theres much to discuss about one of Americas most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact.

Benjamin Franklin was one of Americas most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships he made during his time in America, giving readers a fuller appreciation for one of Americas most famousand cherishedcitizens.

Alexander Hamilton is a familiar name in American history because of the amazing life he led. From his early life as an orphan to traveling to New York City and becoming an influential Founding Father, Hamiltons life was full of drama and achievements. This book looks at some of the most remarkable things about his life, giving a glimpse into his life in the Caribbean as well as the battles he had with other Founding Fathers to pass his financial plan for the new nation. Though his life ended in tragedy, readers will love learning about the man whose face appears on the ten-dollar bill in this engaging work full of fascinating trivia.

Aaron Burr is likely best known as the person who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but theres so much more to this Founding Fathers life. For starters, most people dont know that he almost became president! He was also charged with treason. This book full of fun facts takes history buffs deep into the life of one of the most interesting Founding Fathers, presenting a unique biography that provides color to a life led at the birth of America. The book also focuses on Burrs political career and explains why he killed Hamilton in a duel in New Jersey, forever changing American history.

Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jeffersons life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washingtons cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework for America, readers will get an in-depth look at Jeffersons role in the creation of their country in this exciting book.

It began at the time of the Constitutional Convention. It continued throughout their lives as they served the country they loved and helped form. The philosophies of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have been at the forefront of the American debate from the founding of the United States through the present day. It is a debate about whether the country should move in the direction of small government, or big government. It is a debate about the size of the government debt. It is a debate about whether the constitution should be interpreted strictly or loosely. It is a debate about whether the country should move to a pure free market system. Or should the country move to a system where the government works with the businesses it chooses to help promote the welfare of the country. This book will cover the issues that were debated by the Founding Fathers during the formation of the country. It will show that they are still at the center of the debates of today. It will also cover the events that shaped both their lives and the nation including… * The key differences between the Jefferson and Hamilton visions for the United States * What constitutional phrase did Thomas Jefferson believe would give Congress the power “to do whatever evil they please” if the Constitution was loosely interpreted? * What constitutional phrase Thomas Jefferson believed was the key to strict interpretation. * The birth of the small government/big government debate that rages on even today * The Hamilton Burr Duel *And much more… Learn what Jefferson and Hamilton believed and how their philosophies shaped not only the formation of the United States, but the very issues that are being debated in the nation today.

James Madison helped to ratify Americas constitution and later served as president. But there are many things readers may not know about this Founding Father. Madison, for example, was a prolific writerhelping Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in writing the Federalist Papers. From Madisons short stature to his early days in the White House, there are plenty of fun facts and stories about Americas fourth president that readers will love. Theyll also be introduced to Madisons wifeDolleywho was very influential during his presidency.