Unit 6 Influential Virginians

Who is known as the "Father of Our Country?"

• George Mason

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"

• George Mason

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom?

• George Mason

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Mason

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Select all that are true about George Washington.

• Provided a model of leadership for future presidents

• Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

• Father of Our Country

• Father of the Constitution

• Strong military and leadership skills

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Mason

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the most important idea in the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom?

• all people should be free to worship as they please

• some people should not be allowed to read the bible

• people in Virginia should go to church each week

• all people should worship like their neighbors do

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

• Virginia Company of London charter

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights