VS.5.6 Pre-assessment

 Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

 Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

 Who is known as the “Father of the Country” ?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

 Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

Freedom of press and freedom of religion were two rights stated in this document; also helped to influence the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. 

• Virginian Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

 This document stated that all people should be free to worship as they please; also helped influence the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.

• Virginian Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

 This document said that all people should have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

• Virginian Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Which of these documents contributed to the United States Bill of Rights?

• Virginia Plan

• Constitution of the United States

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

“Men and women should be allowed to go to any church of their choice, or if they prefer to sit in a field and worship, then that should be their right.”  

~Thomas Jefferson~ 

The passage above is taken from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson. Which  document can you conclude was based upon the ideas expressed in the passage?

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Plan

 George Washington served as Commander of the Continental Army and as overseer of the Constitutional Convention. These experiences in leadership were helpful  when he later became -

• Attorney General of the United States

• Governor of Virginia

• President of the United States

• Ambassador to France