A New Nation

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A New Nation
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Constitution
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Delegates from each state met at the
__________________ ________________ in
Philadelphia.
Constitutional Convention
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compromise

• A _________________ is when two people have
  different opinions but are able to reach an
  agreement by both sides giving in a little.

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James Madison
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What title did James Madison earn?
"Father of the Constitution"
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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
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The Bill of Rights lists the rights held by all
citizens of the United States such as
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
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Who provided the strong leadership needed to help
the young country and provided a model of
leadership for future presidents?
George Washington
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Father of Our Country
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After the American Revolution, why did many
Virginians move west and to the deep south?
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Where were the settlers able to cross the
Appalachian Mountains as they migrated to new
lands?
Cumberland Gap
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NAMETHE FAMOUS AMERICAN
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Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
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Father of the Constitution
James Madison
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Wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
George Mason
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Fifth president
James Monroe
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First president
George Washington
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Founded the University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
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Father of Our Country
George Washington
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Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
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Third president
Thomas Jefferson
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Fourth president
James Madison
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Wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson