New Nation

Virginia's agricultural base

After the American Revolution, _________ began to change, and as a result large numbers of Virginians moved west and to the deep South to find better farmland and new opportunities.

cultures

As Virginians moved, they took their traditions, ideas, and ________ with them.

Why is George Washington referred to as the "Father of Our Country?"

George Washington, a Virginian, was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He provided the strong leadership needed to help the young country and provided a model of leadership for future presidents. Thus, he is often called the "Father of Our Country."

"Father of Our Country."

George Washington, a Virginian, was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He provided the strong leadership needed to help the young country and provided a model of leadership for future presidents. Thus, he is often called the _________

Why is James Madison referred to as the "Father of the Constitution?"

James Madison, a Virginian, believed in the importance of having a United States constitution. He kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention. His skills at compromise helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution of the United States of America. This earned him the title "Father of the Constitution."

Cumberland Gap

Settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains through the __________ as they migrated to new lands in the west.

George Mason

The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by ______

Thomas Jefferson

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, written by ____________, states that all people should be free to worship as they please.

western territories

Virginians migrated into __________ looking for large areas of land and new opportunities.

James Madison

______ is called the "Father of the Constitution."

James Madison

______, a Virginian, believed in the importance of having a United States constitution. He kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention. His skills at compromise helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution of the United States of America. This earned him the title "Father of the Constitution."

Geography

_______ influenced the movement of people and ideas as Virginians moved to and beyond the Virginia frontier.

George Washington

________ is called the "Father of Our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution."

Tobacco farming

____________was hard on the soil, causing many farmers to look west and south for new land to farm.