Quiz #6 - Virginia in the New Nation and Virginia's Government

Which famous Virginian would most likely be given Award #1?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• George Mason

Which famous Virginian would most likely be given Award #2?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Mason

• George Washington

Who was elected the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

DJ is taking notes about James Madison. What information would be included in his notes?

• wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• he provided leadership for future presidents

• he took detailed notes

• he was skilled at compromise

As president of the United States, George Washington

• was given the nickname "Father of the Constitution."

• provided strong leadership to the new country.

• was a model of leadership for future presidents.

• both b and c

Which document was written for ALL AMERICANS?

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• United States Consitution

• Virginia Constitution

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

• George Washington

This document states that all Virginians have -

• certain rights like freedom of the press and freedom of speech

• the right to worship as they please

• equal rights, including women and African Americans

• the right to vote

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

This document gave -

• all Virginians certain rights, including freedom of the press and freedom of religion

• all United States citizens certain rights, including freedom of the press and freedom of religion

• All US citizens the right to vote

• All Virginia citizens the right to vote in British Parliament