Vs.6 New Nation

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

Which 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.

Which Virginian is being described in the headline above?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• George Mason

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 was elected as the first

president of the United States of

America?

• George Wasington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Who believed in the importance of

having a United States Constitution?

He kept detailed notes during the

Constitutional Convention.

• George Mason

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Who earned the title “Father of the

Constitution” because he helped

delegates reach an agreement

during the difficult process of writing

the Constitution of the United States

of America?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Who is often called the “Father of

Our Country” because he provided

strong leadership needed to help the

young country and provided a model

of leadership for future presidents?

• George Washington

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson