Week 8, Lesson 6 (Virginia and the Early Republic)
Who were the two primary supporters of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
Thomas Jefferson James Madison
The War of 1812 is often called...
the second war of American independence.
What was Virginia's most important cash crop in the nineteenth century?
tobacco
After the War for Independence, Americans turned their attention ___________.
west
The first _____ Amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights.
10
The ____________ ______________, although not a success because only five states were represented there, did establish plans for a Constitutional Convention.
Annapolis Convention
Who were the two primary supporters of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
+ James Madison + Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following are ways in which slaves resisted? + slave songs +trickster tales + breaking equipment +working slowly +open rebellion
+ slave songs +trickster tales + breaking equipment +working slowly +open rebellion
The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced... (choose all that apply) + the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. + the Declaration of Independence. + the Bill of Rights. + the Constitution.
+ the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. + the Declaration of Independence. + the Bill of Rights. + the Constitution.
Which of the following Virginians were supporters of the Constitution? (choose all that apply) +James Madison +Thomas Jefferson +Edmund Randoph +John Marshall
+James Madison +Edmund Randoph +John Marshall
Which of the following Virginians opposed the Constitution? (choose all that apply) +James Monroe +Patrick Henry +George Mason +Thomas Jefferson
+James Monroe +Patrick Henry +George Mason
Which of the following denominations saw rapid growth in Virginia during the era of the Second Great Awakening? (choose all that apply) +Methodists +Quakers +Baptists +Presbyterians
+Methodists +Baptists
Which of the following are true of African-slave religion? (choose all that apply) +Slaves were forced to worship in the white churches. +Most practiced Christianity. +Christianity was infused with African tradition and culture. +Slaves often formed their own churches. +They featured stories of Moses and themes of freedom from the Bible.
+Most practiced Christianity. +Christianity was infused with African tradition and culture. +Slaves often formed their own churches. +They featured stories of Moses and themes of freedom from the Bible.
Which of the following were consequences of westward migration in Virginia? +decreased national political influence +talented and ambitious citizens leaving +decreased economic prosperity +population drops decreasing representation
+decreased national political influence +talented and ambitious citizens leaving +decreased economic prosperity +population drops decreasing representation
Which of the following were consequences of westward migration in Virginia? +population drops decreasing representation + decreased national political influence + decreased economic prosperity + talented and ambitious citizens leaving
+population drops decreasing representation + decreased national political influence + decreased economic prosperity + talented and ambitious citizens leaving
Westward migration in the 19th century saw how many Virginians leave the state?
1 million
In the nineteenth century, what percentage of Virginia's families owned slaves?
25%
Of the first 5 US Presidents, how many were from Virginia?
4
The framers of the ____________ ______ _____________________ were fearful of a strong central government.
Articles of Confederation
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 were supporters of the Constitution? +Edmund Randolph +James Monroe +Thomas Jefferson +George Mason
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 author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
Who was the principle author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
What US 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
What Virginian suggested the states appoint delegates to meet in Annapolis to talk about the Articles of Confederation?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
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? +Catholics +Methodists +Quakers +Presbyterians
Methodists
James Monroe
Missouri Compromise
Which of the following Virginians opposed the Constitution? +James Madison +John Marshall +Edmund Randolph +Patrick Henry
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
Which of the following was adopted on January 16, 1786? +The Declaration of Independence +The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom +The Bill of Rights +The Constitution
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which of the following was adopted on January 16, 1786? +The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom +The Bill of Rights +The Constitution +The Declaration of Indpendence
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which US President from Virginia served in a variety of capacities but was most proud for three accomplishments?
Thomas Jefferson
The _____________ ________________ was the leading ironworks in the South prior to the Civil War.
Tredegar Ironworks
The early Presidents who all called Virginia home are collectively known as the ______________ _________________.
Virginia Dynasty
James Madison
War of 1812
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom begins with the following phrase: "Whereas Almighty God hath created the mind ___________"
free
Virginia's assessment plan called for people to support what with their taxes?
the church of their choosing
Before the Statute for Religious Freedom was passed... (choose all that apply) +people were free to exempt themselves from supporting the established church. +all religious groups were supported by state funds. +everyone supported the established church with taxes. +Virginia had an established church.
all religious groups were supported by state funds. everyone supported the established church with taxes. Virginia had an established church.
Before the American Revolution, people referred to Western lands as the __________ , but afterward, they referred to it as the ______________ .
back country; frontier
One of the primary complaints against the Constitution during the debate over ratification was the lack of a ___________ ______ _______________.
bill of rights
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
One of Virginia's greatest failures in the nineteenth century was its lack of emphasis on
education
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
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 families owned slaves +they resisted by working slowly +most practiced Christianity +daily life was determined by the master
more than 50% of families owned slaves
George Washington
set the precedents for the office of the President
The fear of ___________ ____________ led many Virginians to distrust free blacks in the state.
slave revolt
What institution created social divisions among Virginians in the nineteenth century?
slavery
