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Virginia History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Analyze this statement written by Thomas J | The Declaration of Independence |
| Which document states that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings? | The Declaration of Independence |
| Which document explained the reasons that led to the Revolutionary War? | The Declaration of Independence |
| Identify the document in which Thomas Jefferson explained why the colonies should be independent from Great Britain. | The Declaration of Independence |
| Identify the Virginian who wrote the Declaration of Independence. | Thomas Jefferson |
| Determine which of the following was named “Father of the Constitution” because his skills at compromise brought different sides together. | James Madison |
| Identify the document which was part of the Virginia constitution and formed the basis of the Bill of Rights. | Virginia Declaration of Rights |
| Which document became the basis for the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution, separated church and state and established religious freedom. | Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom |
| Much of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights is based on the ____________. | Virginia Declaration of Rights |
| George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights became the basis for the: | Bill of Rights. |
| Why do think George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights became the basis for the Bill of Rights? | Many important rights were identified in this document |
| The belief that all Virginians should have certain rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press was included in the: | Virginia Declaration of Rights. |
| 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 |
| The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom influenced... | The 1st Amendment |
| This document was granted by King James I of England. | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| What document extended English rights to the settlers? | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| What document authorized the establishment of a settlement in North America? | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| This document stated church and state should be separated. | Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom |
| This document is a plan for government. | The United States Constitution |
| What document allowed for a representative form of government? | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| This document includes the Bill of Rights, which are the first ten amendments. | The United States Constitution |
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