Virginian leaders in the New Nation

Who was elected as the first president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Adams

What nickname is George Washington often called?

• The father of the army

• The father of the country

• The father of the city

• The father of the world

What did James Madison do during the Constitutional Convention?

• He kept detailed notes and used compromising skills

• He refused to participate

• He opposed all ideas

• He left early

How is James Madison called?

• Father of the Country

• Father of the Constitution

• Father of the Continent

• Father of the Nation

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To conclude the document

• To serve as an introduction

• To list amendments

• To provide historical context

What is one of the goals mentioned in the Preamble?

• To establish monarchy

• To promote the general Welfare

• To increase taxes

• To expand territory

What does the Preamble aim to secure for the people?

• Wealth

• Power

• The Blessings of Liberty

• Land

What does the Preamble mention about defense?

• Provide for the common defense

• Eliminate defense

• Reduce defense

• Ignore defense

What does the Preamble aim to insure?

• Domestic Tranquility

• International Peace

• Economic Growth

• Political Power

What does the Preamble say about future generations?

• Ignore future generations

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

• Limit future generations

• Control future generations