VS 6: Building a New Nation

Jessica is taking notes about James Madison in history class. Which of the following notes belong on her notebook paper?

• Called the "Father of the Constitution"

• Called the "Father of our Country"

• Skilled at Compromise

• Kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention

• First president of the United States of America

Why is George Washington known as the "Father of our Country"?

• He was already known as the "Father of the Constitution"

• He helped the delegates reach an agreement while the Constitution of the United States was written.

• His detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention became part of the Constitution of the United States.

• He provided strong leadership to a young country and was a model for future presidents.

Which document begins, "We the people..."?

• The Constitution of the United States of America

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Rights

• The Bill of Rights

Which important person belongs in the empty box?

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

Which document states that all Virginians should be free to worship as they please?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Constitution of the United States

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Which idea from the Virginia Declaration of Rights is illustrated by the cartoon?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of press

• Right to be free

• Right to vote

Which document states that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press?

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Company of London charter

• Declaration of Independence

Which document was the basis for the United States Bill of Rights?

• United States Constitution

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

How was the migration of Virginians influenced by tobacco farming after the Revolutionary War?

• Tobacco could be grown in the same location each year in the South.

• They were moving to areas where tobacco taxes did not exist.

• They were looking for small areas of land to grow tobacco.

• Tobacco farming damaged the soil by taking away nutrients.

When the early settlers of Virginia migrated west, which two geographical features did they have to cross?

• Cumberland Gap

• Appalachian Mountains

• Lake Drummond

• Atlantic Ocean