VS.6 VDOE Review

1. James Madison: Which of the following best describes this Virginian?

• A He is called the "Father of Our Country"
• B He is called the "Father of the Constitution"
• C He warned Thomas Jefferson that the British were going to arrest him.
• D He was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

2. Why is George Washington known as the "Father of our Country?

• He was already known as the "Father of the Constitution"
• He helped the delegates reach an agreement while the Constitution of the United States was written
• His detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention became part of the Constitution of the United States
• He provided strong leadership to a young country and was a model for future presidents.

3. Father of the Constitution and Skilled at compromise. Whose name completes the graphic organizer?

• A Thomas Jefferson
• B George Washington
• C James Madison
• D Patrick Henry

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

• A Thomas Jefferson
• B James Madison
• C George Washington
• D John Adams

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

• Declaration of Independence
• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
• Bill of Rights

6. First President of the United States of America. Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Whose name completes the graphic organizer?

• A Thomas Jefferson
• B George Mason
• C George Washington
• D Patrick Henry

7. George Mason: This famous Virginian is best known for -

• A writing the Declaration of Independence
• B writing the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
• C writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights
• D writing the Constitution of the United States

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

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
• Declaration of Independence
• Virginia Company of London charter
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

9. Declaration of Independence and Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Which important person belongs in the empty box?

• A Thomas Jefferson
• B George Washington
• C George Mason
• D Patrick Henry

10. Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Patrick Henry