Founding Fathers

George Washington is called-

• "The Father of Our Country"

• "The Father of the Constitution"

• "Father Time"

• Grandfather clock

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George Washington earned his nickname because

• he wrote the Constitution by himself.

• he was elected as the sixteenth President of the United States.

• he was elected as the first President of the United States.

• he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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George Washington is also known for

• writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights.

• keeping detailed notes.

• his skills at compromise.

• strong leadership.

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James Madison is known as-

• "The Father of Our Country"

• "The Father of the Constitution"

• Father Time

• Grandfather Clock

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James Madison is known for-

• being elected President of the United States.

• writing the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

• his skills at compromise.

• inventing the mechanical reaper.

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How did James Madison earn his nickname? Choose two answers.

• He believed in the importance of the United States Constitution.

• He was the Commander-in-Chief during the American Revolution.

• He kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention.

• He wrote the Constitution by himself.

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Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

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What do the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the Virginia Declaration of Rights have in common?

• Both documents supported independence from Great Britain.

• Both documents supported freedom of religion.

• Both documents supported freedom of the press.

• Both documents were written by Thomas Jefferson.

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How are the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom and the Virginia Declaration of Rights different? Choose three.

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights supports freedom of the press.

• The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom only relates to freedom of religion.

• The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom supports freedom of the press.

• These documents were written by two different people.

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