Quiz: Virginia in the Early Republic

Name three ways in which slaves resisted.

Three ways in which slaves resisted were by breaking the tools they used to work, participating in open rebellion, and working slowly.

Virginia's assessment plan called for people to support what with their taxes?

the church of their choosing

The War of 1812 is often called ______________________.

the second war of American independence

The War of 1812 is often called ________________________-.

the second war of American independence

Virginia's most important cash crop in the nineteenth century was _________.

tobacco

What was Virginia's most important cash crop in the nineteenth century?

tobacco

After the War for Independence, Americans turned their attention ___________.

west

Before the Statute for Religious Freedom was passed, __________________.

1. Virginia had an established church 2. everyone supported the established church with taxes

Before the American Revolution, people referred to Western lands as the ________________, but afterward, they referred to it as the ________________.

1. backcountry 2. frontier

Which of the following were consequences of westward migration in Virginia?

1. decreased economic prosperity 2. decreased national political influence 3. population drops decreasing representation

The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced ____________________.

1. the Bill of Rights 2. the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom 3. the Declaration of Independence 4. the Constitution

The first _____ Amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights.

10

Which of the following denominations saw rapid growth in Virginia during the era of the Second Great Awakening?

1. Baptists 2. Methodists

Which of the following Virginians were supporters of the Constitution?

1. James Madison 2. John Marshall 3. Edmund Randoph

Which of the following are true of African-slave religion?

1. Most practiced Christianity. 2. Slaves often formed their own churches. 3. They featured stories of Moses and themes of freedom from the Bible. 4. Christianity was infused with African tradition and culture.

Determine which statements regarding slave life in Virginia are true.

1. Most slaves were field workers. 2. Daily life was determined by the master.

Which of the following are true of slave life in Virginia?

1. Some slaves performed household duties. 2. Daily life was determined by the master. 3. Most slaves were field workers. 4. There were slaves who worked for wages. 5. Slaves were able to form close-knit families.

Which three accomplishments was Thomas Jefferson most proud of and chose to have engraved on his tombstone?

1. The Declaration of Independence 2. The Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom 3. founding the University of Virginia

Before the Statute for Religious Freedom was passed, ________________.

1. Virginia had an established church 2. everyone supported the established church with taxes

In the nineteenth century, what percentage of Virginia's families owned slaves?

25%

Of the first five U.S. Presidents, how many were from Virginia?

4

The ____________ ______________, although not a success because only five states were represented there, did establish plans for a Constitutional Convention.

Annapolis Convention

The framers of the ____________ ______ _____________________ were fearful of a strong central government.

Articles of Confederation

The ___________ and_____________ saw rapid growth in Virginia during the era of the Second Great Awakening.

Baptists and Methodists

One of the primary complaints against the Constitution during the debate over ratification was the lack of a ___________ ______ _______________.

Bill of Rights

The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the ____________.

Bill of Rights

In 1801, 50,000 people gathered in ___________ ______________, Kentucky for a large meeting.

Cane Ridge

In May 1787, the ________________ ___________________ met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.

Constitutional Convention

Which of the following Virginians was a supporter of the Constitution?

Edmund Randolph

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom provided the inspiration for the establishment clause in the _____________ ________________ and informs Supreme Court decisions on religion.

First Amendment

Who wrote "The Significance of the Frontier in American History," arguing that the frontier shaped American culture in an essential way?

Frederick Jackson Turner

Who was the primary/ principle author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

George Mason

What U. S. President from Virginia could have served for the rest of his life if he chose?

George Washington

One of Virginia's greatest failures in the nineteenth century was its lack of emphasis on _________.

education

One of Virginia's greatest failures in the nineteenth century was its lack of emphasis on _______________.

education

One of Virginia's greatest failures in the nineteenth century was its lack of emphasis on ___________________.

education

What Virginian suggested the states appoint delegates to meet in Annapolis to talk about the Articles of Confederation?

James Madison

Which U. S. President was known for writing most of the Constitution?

James Madison

Which president is most well-known for drafting most of the Constitution?

James Madison

The U. S. President who signed the Missouri Compromise was _______.

James Monroe

Which president authored a policy that announced the United States' willingness to oppose European intervention in the Western Hemisphere and influenced global politics for decades to come?

James Monroe

A recent historical work by David Hackett Fischer and James A. Kelley argues that Americans ________________ their culture as they moved West.

expanded

For most of the nineteenth century, what city was the largest in the western part of the state?

Lynchburg

Which of the following denominations saw rapid growth in Virginia during the era of the Second Great Awakening?

Methodists

Most slaves practiced Christianity infused with African tradition and culture featuring stories of _______ and themes of freedom from the Bible.

Moses

Which of the following Virginians opposed the Constitution?

Patrick Henry

Who was the key supporter for keeping a state establishment of religion?

Patrick Henry

The series of religious revivals that swept the United States in the early nineteenth century is known as the __________.

Second Great Awakening

The series of religious revivals that swept the United States in the early nineteenth century is known as the _______________.

Second Great Awakening

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom begins with the following phrase: "Whereas Almighty God hath created the mind ___________ ..."

free

Which of the following was adopted on January 16, 1786?

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Name the members of the Virginia Dynasty and one thing from his term in office that he is remembered for.

The members of the Virginia Dynasty are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. During George Washington's term, he became America's first President. During Thomas Jefferson's term, he wrote the Declaration of Independence. During James Madison's term, he co-founded the first United States political party: the Democratic-Republican party. During James Monroe's term, he established the Monroe Doctrine.

Name the members of the Virginia Dynasty and one thing each individual is remembered for during his term in office.

The members of the Virginia Dynasty were Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Washington, and James Monroe. Thomas Jefferson was known for writing the Declaration of Independence. James Madison was known for co-founding the Democratic-Republican Party, also known as the United States first political party. George Washington was known for being America's first President. And lastly, James Monroe was known for his establishment of the Monroe Doctrine.

Which U. S. President from Virginia served in a variety of capacities but was chose just three accomplishments to memorialize on his tombstone?

Thomas Jefferson

The _____________ ________ ________ was the leading ironworks in the South prior to the Civil War.

Tredegar Ironworks

True or False? The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and the Bill of Rights.

True

The early Presidents who all called Virginia home are collectively known as the __________.

Virginia Dynasty

The early Presidents who all called Virginia home are collectively known as the ______________ _________________.

Virginia Dynasty

The __________ _________ ___ __________ __________ was adopted on January 16, 1786.

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

Before the American Revolution, people referred to Western lands as the backcountry, but afterward, they referred to it as the _________ .

frontier

Westward migration in the 19th century saw how many Virginians leave the state?

about 1 million

After the War of Independence, the new American states began to ____________.

argue and squabble with one another

After the War of Independence, the new American states began to ________________.

argue and squabble with one another

On larger plantations, there were slave families with __________ parents.

both

To fill the apparent need for passionate worship, Methodists and Baptists began holding ___________ _____________.

camp meetings

What was the primary motivation for Virginians to head west in the 19th century?

economic gain

According to the lesson, what was the only real power the Articles of Confederation gave to the government?

matters of foreign affairs

What was the only real power the Articles of Confederation gave to the government?

matters of foreign affairs

According to contemporary accounts, Americans after the War of Independence were a __________ people.

mobile

Those who supported a state established religion feared _______ ________.

moral decline

What was the fear of those who supported a state establishment of religion?

moral decline

Which of the following is NOT true of slave culture in Virginia?

more than 50% of Virginia families owned slaves