Which of the following happened last?

The mechanical reaper was invented.

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

They hoped to find better farmland and new opportunities.

What happened because tobacco farming was hard on the soil?

Many farmers looked west and south for new land to farm.

What are two technological advances that influenced Virginians to migrate to other states in the early 1800s?

Cotton gin and mechanical reaper

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

the delegates reach agreements during the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

The mechanical reaper allowed farmers to grow more wheat with less people. What effect did this have on VA's population?

It decreased as many people left the state in search of jobs.

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

Their traditions, ideas, and culture spread to the areas they settled.

The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom BOTH state

freedom to worship as you please

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1
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
James Madison
George Mason
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
2
Which of the following happened last?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written.
The cotton gin was invented.
The mechanical reaper was invented.
The U.S. Constitution was written.
3
After the Revolution, why did so many Virginians move west and to the deep South?
All the cities and towns in Virginia were destroyed in the war.
All the land in Virginia had already been settled.
Native American tribes were selling their homelands in those areas.
They hoped to find better farmland and new opportunities.
4
What happened because tobacco farming was hard on the soil?
The soil became more fertile and grew better crops.
Many farmers looked west and south for new land to farm.
Some farmers decided to change their trade and become artisans.
The harvesting process made large holes, which created ruts in the land.
5
George Washington is often called the
"Father of Presidents"
"Father of Our Country"
"Father of Democracy"
"Father of the Constitution"
6
Who believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
7
Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
James Lafayette
George Washington
Dolley Madison
Thomas Jefferson
8
The land beyond the boundaries of settled or mapped areas is called
a territory
the deep South
a commonwealth
the frontier
9
What are two technological advances that influenced Virginians to migrate to other states in the early 1800s?
Airplane and steamboat
Cotton gin and steamboat
Cotton gin and mechanical reaper
Airplane and mechanical reaper
10
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Mason
George Washington
11
Who kept detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
12
Which Virginian was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
13
Who had strong leadership to help the country and was a model of leadership for future presidents?
George Mason
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
14
During the Constitutional Convention, James Madison's skills at compromise helped...
to establish a king instead of a president
the delegates reach agreements during the writing of the U.S. Constitution.
the delegates to draft a statement of independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Jefferson buy the Lousiana Territory from France.
15
Who was given the title "Father of the Constitution" ?
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
16
The mechanical reaper allowed farmers to grow more wheat with less people. What effect did this have on VA's population?
It increased as people came to the state to grow wheat.
It decreased as many people left the state in search of jobs.
It increased as more enslaved African Americans were brought to the state.
It remained the same because Virginia was a tobacco state.
17
Settlers migrating west to new lands crossed the Appalachian Mountains through the
Great Valley of Virginia
Appalachian Plateau
Fall Line
Cumberland Gap
18
What impact did Virginians have in the new areas they settled?
They taught cotton farming techniques to new farmers.
They had little impact on the new areas because they were outnumbered.
Their traditions, ideas, and culture spread to the areas they settled.
They build strong relationships with the American Indians in the new areas.
19
Who believed that all people should be free to worship as they please?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
20
The Virginia Declaration of Rights states that all Virginians have many rights, including the
right to refuse to serve in the military
right to a long trial
freedom of the press
freedom of fair trade
21
The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom BOTH state
freedom to bear arms
freedom from a king
freedom to worship as you please
freedom of the press

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