Who Wrote?
Who was our first president?
George Washington
Which document told Great Britain reason that colonoists no longer wanted to be ruled by Parliament?
Declaration of Independence
Who is the "father of our country?"
George Washington
Why did the farmers look west ad south for new land to farm?
Tobacco farming was hard on the soil.
Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention?
Which document said all people should be free to worship as they please?
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Who is the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
What crop was hard on the soil?
Tobacco
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which document explains how the US government should be run?
Constitution
Who was really good at compromising?
James Madison
Why did Virginians migrate into Western territories?
They were looking for large areas of land to farm and new opportunities.
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
George Mason
Which document stated that all Virginians should have the rights to free speech, religion, and press?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Who is the captain of our ship today?
Captain Harris and Captain Martin
What did Virginians take with them as they moved west or south?
They took their traditions, ideas, and cultures with them.
Who wrote the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom?
Thomas Jefferson
Which document was used for the Basis of the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Who is the captain of our school?
Mr. Cummins
What route did settlers take as they migrated west?