Life
Patrick Henry was born in this state.
Virginia
Patrick Henry gave his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech at this event.
The Virginia Convention
Who said this & what does it mean?
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience."
This is a famous quote by Patrick Henry, meaning that the only way he can judge the future is by looking at past events and experiences, essentially saying that he relies on practical evidence to make decisions.
Patrick Henry opposed this document that proposed a stronger central government, arguing it gave too much power to the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution
This man was the British monarch during the time of the American Revolution and was a significant opponent to both Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
King George III
Thomas Jefferson was born in this year.
1743
Thomas Jefferson wrote this document, which declared the colonies' independence from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
Who said this and what does it mean?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson was a passionate advocate for this type of government, which emphasized states' rights and limited federal power.
A republic
Thomas Jefferson and this man had a close personal and political relationship, and both played key roles in the founding of the country.
Benjamin Franklin
What number president was Thomas Jefferson?
3rd U.S. President
What battle marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What do these quotes mean?
“The Parliament of Great Britain have no right to impose taxes on us.”
“No taxation without representation.”
People want a say in how they are taxed.
The Stamp Act Congress, held in New York City in October 1765, was the first united action by the colonies. The delegates at the congress passed a "Declaration of Rights and Grievances" that stated that Parliament could not tax the colonists because they were unrepresented in Parliament.
Who is known as the "Father" of the Constitution?
James Madison.
Madison played a key role in developing the framework of the Constitution, including the system of checks and balances, and is credited with meticulously documenting the proceedings of the convention, which further solidified his association with the document's creation
Madison’s wife, Dolley, famously saved this important painting during the British attack on Washington, D.C.
A portrait of George Washington
Patrick Henry served as the first governor of this State.
Virginia.
When did the Battles of Lexington & Concord take place?
April 19, 1775
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
James Madison wrote this to illustrate that a system of checks and balances is necessary because people are not always motivated by the common good. He also wanted to emphasize the importance of liberty and equal opportunity.
James Madison was heavily influenced by the ideas of this European Enlightenment thinker, whose writings on government inspired Madison's views.
John Locke
Who was president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
When and where was James Madison born?
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 at Belle Grove plantation in Port Conway, Virginia.
Patrick Henry led resistance against this British law, which imposed taxes on all paper goods.
The Stamp Act
"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
James Madison
Which three men co-authored the Federalist Papers?
When James Madison was president, what important government building was burned, when was it burned, and who burned it?
During James Madison's presidency, British troops burned the White House (then called the President's Mansion) in Washington D.C. on August 24, 1814, as part of their invasion of the city during the War of 1812; this event is often referred to as "The Burning of Washington."