US Constitution Unit

Who wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom?

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• George Mason
• George Washington

What do we need to know about George Washington?

• He led the army into battle.
• Provided strong political leadership.
• Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
• Kept detailed notes at the constitutional convention.

Who was known as "Father of Our Country"?

• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson
•  Daniel Boone
• George Washington

Which of the following lists the important contributions of James Madison?

• Third president, wrote the Declaration of Independence, wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom
• Elected first president, provided a model for future presidents , provided strong leadership for the new country
• Helped delegates compromise, kept detailed notes at the constitutional convention, knew the importance of a US constitution

What document was written by George Mason?

• VA Statute for Religious Freedom
• VA Declaration of Rights
• US Constitution
• Declaration of Independence

Which document became the basis for the Bill of Rights?

• Declaration of Independence
• VA Statute for Religious Freedom
• US Constitution
• VA Declaration of Rights

Which Virginian is known as "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• James Madison

Which document states Virginians have certain rights like freedom of religion and freedom of the press?

• VA Statute for Religious Freedom
• Declaration of Independence
• VA Declaration of Rights
• US Constitution

What was stated in the VA Statute for Religious Freedom?

• Free to worship as you please
• Free to write what you please
• Free to bear arms
• Free to believe what you want

Which important Virginian was a model for all future presidents?

• James Madison
• George Washington
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson