New Nation Unit Test

James Madison was known for all of the following EXCEPT

• Being the "Father of Our Constitution"

• Being the "Father of Our Country"

• Taking detailed notes

• Compromising

Which document begins with "We the people..."

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• United States Constitution

• Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

Thomas Jefferson was known for all of the following EXCEPT

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Writing the Declaration of Religious Freedom

• being a political leader

This Virginian is famous for writing which document?

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• United States Constitution

Which geographical feature did the settlers have to cross in order to settle west of Virginia?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Green Mountains

• White Mountains

Which number on the map shows the correct location of the Cumberland Gap?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Malcolm is writing a report on a famous Virginian. His research notes are shown below. His report is most likely about ___________________.

• George Mason

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which name best completes this chart?

• George Mason

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

The idea that all people should be able to worship as they please was expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the _________________________.

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

Which statement best completes this diagram?

• Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

• Steamboats moved goods on the rivers.

• Cyrus McCormick invented the mechanical reaper.

• Virginians migrated into western territories.