VS.6 New Nations

Match the influential person with their contribution to the creation of our New Nation.

• Wrote VA Statute for Religious Freedom

• George Mason

• Had strong skills of compromise

• George Washington

• Wrote VA Declaration of Rights

• James Madison

• Provided strong leadership

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was called the "Father of the Constitution?"

• George Washington

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What two (2) documents did Thomas Jefferson write?

• The Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• The Bill of Rights

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom states:

• all people should be free to worship as they please

• you must attend church on Sunday

• people don't need religion

• only free adults need to worship

This man was called the Father of our Country. What is his name?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

Why was George Washington called the "Father of our Country?" (Pick 2)

• He provided strong leadership

• Wrote important documents

• Was a model for future presidents

• Gave a speech.

What type of leadership did Thomas Jefferson provide?

• military

• political

• industrial

• natural

Sort the person with their contributions.

Groups:

(a) T. Jefferson

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(b) G. Washington

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(c) J. Madison

• Wrote VA Statute for Religious Freedom

• Provided military leadership

• Kept detailed notes

• Good skills of compromise

• Elected first president

• Commander-in-Chief of Continental Army

• Wrote Dec. of Independence

• Provided political leadership

What document was the basis for the Bill of Rights and written by George Mason?

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• VA Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

Which number represents the Cumberland Gap on the map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4