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American Revolution (Challenge)
100
This word means to come to an agreement between one another. James Madison was very good at doing this with other members during the Constitutional Convention. Starts with the letter "C."
What is "compromise."
100
This person wrote both "The Declaration of Independence' and "The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom."
Who is "Thomas Jefferson."
100
This document said that people are allowed to worship as they please. It was written by Thomas Jefferson.
What is "The Virginia Statute of Religuous Freedom"
100
This war was fought between the French/Indians and the colonists/British.
What is the "French and Indian War"
200

This crop was hard on the soil and made many farmers and people move west to look for new land.

What is "tobacco."

200
This person was a role model for other presidents because of his leadership.
Who is "George Washington."
200

This document stated what rights Virginia citizens have including freedom of religion and freedom of the press. It was written by George Mason

What is the "Virginia Declaration of Rights."

200
This is the name for British government.
What is "Parliament"
300
This area of land is where people moved through to travel west. Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky meet together at this point.
What is "Cumberland Gap."
300
This person wrote an important document that talked about what rights Virginia citizens have.
Who is "George Mason."
300

This document helped set up the US government and created laws for the people. It was written by James Madison.

What is the "The US Constitution"

300
This group of people supported the king during the American Revolution.
Who is "Loyalists"
400
This was a piece of farm machinery that caused fields of grain to be cut much more quickly than people could cut the grain by hand.
What is "The Mechanical Reaper."
400
This man is named "Father of the Constitution"
Who is "James Madison."
400

________ was influenced by the Statute of Religious Freedom and The Virginia Declaration of Rights. It is also found in the US Constitution 

What is "The Bill of Rights".

400
This person supported the patirots by becoming a spy. This person won their freedom after the war
Who is "James Lafayette."
500
A word that means to attach or addition to the Constitution. Starts with the letter "A."
What is "Amend."
500
This person was the only person we discussed in the New Nation Unit who was not a president of the United States.
Who is "George Mason."
500

This document stated that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings and that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

What is "The Declaration of Independence."

500
This was a French noblemen who volunteered his service to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. This man also contributed to the victory at Yorktown.
Who is "Marquis de Lafayette."