WorksheetsNew Nation: American History Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Who is known as the "Father of Our Country" and was the first President of the United States of America?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
George Mason
James Madison is known known as _________.
The Father of the Constitution
The Father of Our Country
The Author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
What did the Virginia Declaration of Rights emphasize?
The importance of a strong leadership
The freedom to worship as one pleases
Many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press
Detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention
Who authored the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
George Washington
James Madison
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
What is the meaning of "freedom of religion" as defined in the document?
The right to vote
Being free to go to any church you want
The right to bear arms
The right to a fair trial
What is the meaning of "freedom of the press" as defined in the document?
The right to privacy
The right to assemble
Being free to print/publish anything you want
The right to petition the government
What was one of the main reasons many Virginians moved beyond the borders of Virginia after the American Revolution?
They were seeking religious freedom.
They needed new land to farm due to soil depletion from tobacco farming.
They wanted to escape British rule.
They were looking for gold and riches.
What technological advancement in the agriculture industry influenced Virginians to look for new jobs?
The invention of the steam engine.
The development of the cotton gin.
The creation of the mechanical reaper.
The introduction of crop rotation.
Through which geographical feature did Virginians cross to migrate westward?
The Appalachian Mountains.
The Mississippi River.
The Cumberland Gap.
The Great Plains.
What did Virginians bring with them when they moved to new territories?
Minecraft plushies.
Their traditions, ideas, cultures, and enslaved people.
Gold and silver from Virginia mines.
Agricultural tools and machinery only.
Where did other Virginians migrate to besides the western territories?
The "deep North" for industrial jobs.
The "deep South" for better farmland and opportunities.
The Midwest for mining opportunities.
The coastal areas for fishing.
first USA President
leadership model for future presidents
strong leader for a young country
"We need a US Constitution!"
detailed note-taker
a great compromiser
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
believed people should attend any church they wanted
VA Declaration of Rights
believed people should publish or print anything they wanted
"People should worship as they please."
"People should have free religion AND a free press."
The US Constitution was an important (a) . It outlined how the government of the USA should (b) . It established (c) for the American (d) .
(a) was hard on the soil because it used up (b) , so (c) was needed.
What is the Cumberland Gap?
a space between mountains where people can easily cross
a space between people's big front teeth
a road that goes over the Appalachian Mountains
Mr. Cumberland's Goofy Animal Photos (GAP)
