The Founding Fathers of the United States were a group of American leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, led the American Revolution against Great Britain, and built the framework of the new nation's government. The term is often used to refer to those who were signatories of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, or the Constitution of the United States. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as אבות המולדת (Avot HaMolmedet). In French, it is Pères fondateurs, and in Spanish, Padres fundadores. Key figures among the Founding Fathers include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton. These individuals played pivotal roles in shaping the political and philosophical principles of the United States, including the promotion of republicanism, federalism, and individual rights. Their collective efforts laid the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which remain foundational documents in American governance and law.
List of people credited with creating the state
The following is a list of national founders of sovereign states who were credited with establishing a state. National founders are typically those who played an influential role in setting up the systems of governance,, of the country. They can also be military leaders of a war of independence that led to the establishment of a sovereign state.