Founding Fathers
Who was the first president of America?
George Washington
Which document states that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Settlers traveled through the Cumberland Gap in order to cross the —
Appalachian Mountains
Why was George Washington known as the Father of our Country?
He provided strong leadership and a good role model
What document did Thomas Jefferson write that gave all Virginians religious freedom?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Many went west
To search for fertile soil
New Opportunities
Bigger land
Who kept detailed notes during the conventions
James Madison
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
If you live in the Piedmont Region and go across the Cumberland Gap which direction are you traveling?
West
Who is named the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Which document states that all Virginians should be free to worship as they please?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
What are two technological advances that influenced Virginians to migrate to other states and western territories in the early 1800s
The Cotton Gin and Mechanical Reaper
Which document was the basis for the United States Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Traditions, Ideas (slavery) Culture