Virginia Studies

Who was the "Father of Our Country"?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson

Who believed in the importance of have a US Constitution?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• George Mason

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• George Mason
• James Madison

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution?"

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• George Washington
• James Madison

Who provided a model of leadership for future presidents?

• George Mason
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• James Madison
• George Washington

Who said that all Virginians have certain rights, including freedom of the press and freedom of religion?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• George Washington
• James Madison

Who had great skills at compromising?  He helped the delegates reach an agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution.

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason

Which document became the basis for the US Bill of Rights?

• VA Declaration of Rights
• Va Statute for Religious Freedom
• US Constitution