Reed: I learned that Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair, how Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals, and how George Washing was elected unanimously. I wonder how George Washington's family became rich. I also wonder how healthy Thomas Jefferson's food was.
Addy- 3I didn’t know that Alexander Hamilton made the American dollar bill. I found it interesting that Benjamin Franklin Made to first map of the gulf’s stream current. I also found it interesting that James Madison was Secretary of state during Jefferson's Presidency.2- I wonder what kind of food soldiers and commanders had to eat during war? -(Alice) Most armies during the revolutionary war were often left to the bare minimum fedor food such as watered down potato soup. I wonder if most of the soldiers who fought in the war had kids, and what they did.
James- It’s neat how when John Adams died, he said "Thomas Jefferson still lives, since thomas jefferson had just died. I find it interesting that JamesMadison wrote the whole bill of rights. I learned that Benjamin Franklin Claimed the discovery of electricity. I wonder why Benjamin Franklin moved back to Britain? I think Benjamin Franklin moved back to Britain because he might’ve had family there or someone he knew.-Miles
How much did Benjamin Franklin work?
Easton- I learned that John Adams' son was the 6th president of the United states. I also learned that the war of 1812 was nicknamed Mr Madison war as many of the states didn't want to be involved. Another thing I found interesting is that James Madison wrote the bill of rights. One thing I wonder is why would Benjamin Franklin move to Philadelphia in 1723, but then move to London a couple years after. Another thing I wonder is Why Thomas Jefferson would sell his library just for it to get burned down. I think that maybe He didn’t care what happened to it anymore or didn’t know it would be burnt down. Gavick Holmes
Blain- I learned that James Madison wrote the bill of rights. I also found it interesting that John Jay signed a treaty and names it Jay’s treaty. Another thing I found interesting was that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day. One thing I wonder is why John Adams made the Alien Sedition Acts. I think John Adams created the Alien Sedition Acts because he wanted the people to stop arguing back to the leaders and presidents.(Briar).Another thing I wonder is why did I stay behind and save all those artifacts.
Molly- I didn't know that Tommas Jefferson sold his 6,700 volume personal library to congress for $23,950 to replace his books lost in the british burn. I also did not know that John Jay served as the ambassador to spain. I did not know that Benjamin Franklin had a wife and 3 kids. I wonder why George Woshington did not have any kids? I also wonder how Alexander Hamilton's mom died. She most likely died to yellow fever.
Akyah.. I learned that when George Washington's dad died it prevented him from getting him a good education. Another thing I learned , that Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence in June in 1776. I also learned that Jefferson invented the swivel chair. I wonder the one of declaration of independence. I wonder why Jefferson bought the Louisiana purchase.
BRIAR: I learned that John Jay was a lawyer like John Adams. I learned that Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair. I also learned that James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. 2. I wonder why they were never able to figure out Alexanders Hamiltons birth date. I think they did know his birth date; they just wanted to keep it a secret, because he asked them to (Blain). I also wonder why John Jay declined a second supreme court team. He chose to retire, because he was old. - James
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Erik- 1 i learned that benjamin franklin invented a walking stick for george washington. 2 i learned that they gave credit to james madison for writing the bill of rights and the constitution 3 i also learned that benjamin franklin was 70 years old when he signed the declaration of independence.
1 Erik question- why did the colonies give Washington a job that could be considered a dictatorship. even though he refused.
2 Erik question - why did washington refuse the chance to become a dictator.
Nolan- 3. I learned that Alexander Hamilton was born on Jan/11/1755 . I learned that Benjamin Franklin was an ambassador of france. I learned that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity.
Nolan- Why Martha Washington not get a formal education. Why did
Miles: 3-One thing I learned is that Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that influenced what we use today like the Franklin Stove or the library. I also learned that Thomas Jefferson had his own 6,700 volume personal library. I learned that James Madison created or drafted the Bill of Rights for the Constitution. 2- A question I have is where did George Washington get the idea of a cabinet or what inspired it? Another question I have is where did Benjamin Franklin get all his ideas for new inventions?
Maddy- #1: I learned that John Adams served as a diplomat in Europe. #2: Benjamin Franklin was a Great inventor who invented the walking stick, The lightning rod, and a lot more interesting stuff we still use today! #3: I also learned that Thomas Jefforson created the swivel chair and took part in writing the declaration of independence! What caused Benjamin Franklin to move from Philly then back to london? And my other question is what caused James Madison to die? Was it old age or a disease?
Alice: 3- I learned that Adams and Jefferson both died on the 50th anniversary of the day the declaration of independence was signed. I learned that John Jay banned slavery in New York. I learned Benjamin Franklin made a walking stick for George Washington. 2- What inspired Franklin to do his experiment in which he discovered electricity? I think he did this experiment to help people in need of heating and many other things.(Briar) Was Washington’s education really “not good” like they said?
Holden: I learned that John Jay was an Ambassador for Spain and that Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals. I find it interesting that even though Thomas Jefferson owned slaves he was still against slavery. I wonder if George Washington and the other Founding fathers cared about how they were looked at in history. What do you think about the fact that Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton over disagreements? I think that duels were very common back then, they were the normal way to solve most agreements (Nadia)
Nadia- I learned that Ben franklin created the glass harmonica. I also learned that Thomas Jefferson’s cause of death was pneumonia. I found it interesting that John Jay banned slavery from New York. I wonder what prompted Benjamin Franklin to become an inventor. What do you think about the coincidence that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died only three hours apart on the same day? I think that they may have both been sick or had heart attacks that caused their deaths (Holden)
ed: I learned that Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair, how Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals, and how George Washing was elected unanimously. I wonder how George Washington's family became rich. I also wonder how healthy Thomas Jefferson's food was.
Gavick Holmes: Three things I found interesting are:
Hamilton was on the 10 dollar bill
Hamilton established the US bank system
Hamilton was an immigrant.
Two things I wonder are:
Did Hamilton run for president
Did Hamilton do important things in other countries