New Nation Test Review

Why is George Washington nicknamed "The Father of Our Country?"

• He wrote the Constitution.

• He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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

Who was known for his skills at compromise?

• James Lafayette

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

Why did many Virginians move to the west and south?

• They were fleeing battles.

• They were looking for better land for farming.

• They wanted to find land that was already developed.

• They wanted to move to another country.

What crop was hard on the soil and caused many farmers to look for new land west and south of Virginia?

• Tobacco

• Cotton

• Corn

• Peanuts

Which document says that all Virginians have certain rights like freedom of religion and freedom of press?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

What document was written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a basis for the 1st Amendement, and states that all people should be able to worship as they please?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights state?

• all women have the same rights as men

• all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom or press

• all Americans have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• this document is needed to form a more perfect union and establish justice

What document was the first to promise Virginians the freedom of press?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Statute for Religious Freedom

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

What caused many Virginians to move west and the deep south?

• The agricultural base of Virginia began to change.

• Cotton became the main source of income.

• Apple farming in Virginia ended.

• The capital moved to Richmond.