Birth of America Review

Which of the following best describes this Virginian? James Madison

• He is called the "Father of our Country"

• He was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

• He is called the "Father of the Constitution"

• He warned Thomas Jefferson the British were coming to arrest him

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

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

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

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

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

Which document starts with "We The People Of The United States?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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

• Skilled at compromise

• Called the "Father of Our Country"

• Called the "Father of the Constitution"

• Kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention

• First President of the United States

This man became the first president of the United States. Who is he?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

This famous Virginian is best known for - George Mason

• Writing the Constitution of the United States

• Writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Writing the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson is responsible for writing which document that gives all Virginians religious freedom?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Which document first guaranteed freedom of the press in Virginia?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Charters of the Virginia Company

Which of these documents was Thomas Jefferson involved in writing?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

The idea that all people should be able to worship as they please was expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the —

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom