U.S. Documents
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
Who was the First President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the difference between Voluntary Migration and Forced Migration
What could Nat Turner do that most other states could not?
Read and Write
How were canals and railroads used during the Westward Migration
Transport people and goods over longer distances quickly
Who wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
This leader was known for his honesty and courage
George Washington
When the American Revolution ended, Virginias began to move which directions?
West and South
Where did Nat Turner live?
Southhampton County, Virginia
What were the Virginians who moved westward looking for?
Better farmland
This Virginia document states that people have rights the government should protect
Virginia Declaration of Rights
He is nicknamed "The Father of The Constitution"
James Madison
What happened to the enslaved families who were owned by Virginians during the migration?
Many enslaved families became separated.
What did Nat Turner believe he was called by God to do?
Lead people out of slavery
What year did Nat Turner Rebellion take place?
1831
This Virginia document states that people should have the freedom to choose their religion and shouldn't be forced to believe a certain way.
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
He said "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
What were the 6 present day states were Virginians moving towards during the Westward Migration?
West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia
What are the 4 ways slaves resisted work?
1. Working slow on purpose
2. Breaking tools
3. Pretending to be sick
4. Running away
Slavery helped make money for people in power. How did it make them money?
Growing crops
The Virginia documents helped shape other important documents such as:
1. The Declaration of Independence
2. The Constitution of Virginia
3. The Bill of Rights
4. The United States Constitution
He was chosen as the first governor of Virginia that was not appointed by the British
Patrick Henry
List two ways westward migration changed the lives of Virginians.
1. The population of Virginia became more spread out
2. Transportation connected people in better ways
What were 3 effects of the Nat Turner Rebellion
1. New laws that banned many things for African Americans.
2. More laws and punishments for free African Americans.
3. Arguments over whether or not slavery should continue.
What decisions had to be made concerning the new world after the American Revolution?
1. How the country would be run
2. Who would be in charge
3. What rights would a person have