Citizenship Test Video Library | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

George Washington on one dollar bill

Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

Listen to Dr. Denver Brunsman discuss George Washington, the “Father of Our Country.”

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George Washington's face in Mount Rushmore

Who was the first president?

Listen to Dr. Denver Brunsman discuss the first president, George Washington.

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Alexander Hamiton reading a document to a group of men at a table

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Listen to Hamilton cast member Marc delaCruz discuss the writers of the Federalist Papers.

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Colonists boarding boats

What is one reason colonists came to America?

Listen to Tim Bailey discuss the reasons colonists initially came to America.

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Signatures on the Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Listen to Dr. Gema Kloppe-Santamaría discuss adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

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A map of the thirteen original colonies

There were 13 original states. Name three.

Listen to Dr. Gema Kloppe-Santamaría name three of the original US states.

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A pair of spectacles laying on the Constitution

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Listen to Dr. Liz Covart discuss the accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.

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