VA Studies SOL Review #2

Why is James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• He wrote the Constitution in 1776.

• He proposed several important compromises and kept detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention.

• His sons were prominent delegates to the Constitutional Convention.

• He wrote a pamphlet arguing that a Constitution was unnecessary.

What phrase could be included in this chart about George Washington's contributions to our nation?

• Wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Third President of the United States

• Signed the Declaration of Independence

• Provided a model of leadership for future Presidents

In an attempt to get weapons for slaves to use in their fight for freedom, a raid on Harper's Ferry was led by the abolitionist-

• John Brown.

• Dred Scott.

• Nat Turner.

• Nathaniel Bacon.

The Underground Railroad helped enslaved African Americans escape by-

• buying them train tickets.

• capturing their owners.

• hiding them on their way North.

• supplying them with weapons.

The Confederate general who received a nickname for standing firm with his troops against the Union soldiers at the first battle of Bull Run was-

• Robert E. Lee.

• Stonewall Jackson.

• George Pickett.

• J.E.B. Stuart.

In order to cut off Confederate supplies and trade, President Lincoln-

• asked France not to trade with the South.

• increased the tariffs on exports to the South.

• prohibited trade between the North and South.

• ordered the Union navy to blockade all Southern ports.

Which of the following statements is true about the roles of Virginians during the Civil War?

• All white Virginians supported the Confederacy.

• Most American Indians supported the Confederacy during the Civil War.

• Enslaved African Americans raised crops and provided labor for the Union Army.

• Some free African Americans felt their rights could best be protected by supporting the Confederacy.

Which military leader is known for creating an economic plan to ensure world peace?

• Arthur Ashe, Jr.

• Linwood Holton

• George C. Marshall

• L. Douglas Wilder

This is a list of achievements of what Virginia governor who held office from 1926- 1930?

• James Monroe

• Peyton Randolph

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

Which state borders Virginia?

• Pennsylvania

• Tennessee

• South Carolina

• Delaware