Answer to Question #164547 in History for Scott M Anderson

Question

Were any of America's framers of the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence of color?

Answer 1

The United States founding fathers were a group of leaders in America that were key to the uniting of the colonies and leading the independence war against Great Britain. Key figures that have been identified as founding fathers include James Madison, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton. They are the same individuals that are credited with the declaration of independence and framing of the constitution. Among all these, there is no individual of color.