The New Nation

Who was known for being great at compromise?

Document written by George Mason states all Virginians should have freedom of press, religion

What impact did Virginians have in the new areas they settled?

Who was given the nickname“Father of the Constitution?”

The Virginia Declaration of Rights states that all Virginians have many rights, including the-

Which statement best describes Virginia's first legislative body?

Cause: Tobacco farming was hard on the soil. Effect:

Which legislative body came from establishment of the House of Burgesses at Jamestown in 1619?

In 1607, the Jamestown colonists chose an easily defended site that was located on-

Who was selected as President of the Constitutional Convention?

Refused to sign the Constitution

George Washington is often called the–

Whose leadership set a model for future presidents?

The House of Burgesses  gave settlers the power to-

During the Constitutional Convention, James Madison's skills at compromise helped–

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

What mountain range did settlers have to pass through to go west out of Virginia?

Settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains through the–

Kind of leadership George Washington provided to help the newly formed United States succeed

What are two technological advances that influenced Virginians to migrate to other states and western territories?

Believed Virginian’s had the right to freedom of religion and freedom of the press

What impact did tobacco farming have on the land?

The mechanical reaper allowed farmers to grow more wheat with fewer people. What effect this have on Virginia's people?

First Amendment of the Constitution protects religious freedom and is based upon what document?

After the Revolution, why did so many Virginians move west and to the deep South?

Which Virginian was elected the first President of the United States?

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

“Father of Our Country”

The land beyond the boundaries of settled or mapped areas is called-

In which region is recreation an important industry?

Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention?

What two rights are included in the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

As Virginians migrated after the American Revolution, what happened to their enslaved people?