1. The United States has the oldest written national constitution in operation.

2. In U.S. history, when did the Second Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

3. Which English philosopher exercised great influence on both the Enlightenment and the U.S. Constitution?

4. Who is considered the father of the U.S. Constitution?

5. Which U.S. president signed the most comprehensive civil rights law in the country’s history?

6. Which future U.S. president’s correspondence helped establish the consensus for calling a constitutional convention?