VS.6 A New Nation

Which Virginian is being described in the headline above?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• George Mason

George Washington is often called ---

• "Father of our Country"

• "Father of the Constitution"

• "Father of Democracy"

• "Father of Presidents"

Who was given the title "Father of the Constitution"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

Cheryl is writing a report on a famous Virginian. Her notes are above. Who is her report most likely about?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

During the Constitutional Convention, James Madison's skills at compromise helped --

• Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from France

• to establish a king instead of a president

• the delegates reach agreements during the writing of the US Constitution

• the delegates to draft a statement of independence from Great Britain

Who wrote the document above?

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom BOTH state --

• freedom of the press

• freedom to bear arms

• freedom to worship as you please

• freedom from a king

The Virginia Declaration of Rights states that all Virginians have many rights, including the --

• freedom of fair trade

• right to a long trial

• freedom of the press

• right to refuse to serve in the military

Which TWO phrases best complete the T-Chart about Thomas Jefferson?

• He believed all people should be free to worship as they please.

• He believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution.

• He kept detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Which TWO phrases best complete the T-Chart about James Madison?

• He believed all people should be free to worship as they please.

• He believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution.

• He kept detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.