VS6 a, b & c: Role of Virginia in the establishment of the new American
Nation
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George Washington
“Father of our
Country”, a Virginian
who was elected as
the first president of the
United States of
America. Provided
strong leadership.
Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Virginia
Statute for Religious
Freedom, states that all
people should be able
to worship as they
please.
James Madison
“Father of the
Constitution”, a
Virginian who believed
in the importance of
having a constitution.
His skills at
compromising helped
delegates meet reach
agreements while
writing the constitution.
George Mason
Wrote the Declaration
of Rights, which stated
that Virginians have
many rights including
freedom of the press
and freedom of
religion.
Important People
Main Idea: Geography influenced the migration of Virginians into western
territories.
Important details (that you need to know):
 Virginia’s Agriculture: After the revolutionary war, Virginia’s
agriculture changed. People began to move west and to the deep
south to find better farmland.
 Tobacco Farming: Hard on the soil, caused many farmers to move
west and south.
 Virginians were looking for more farmland and opportunities (jobs
and money)
 As Virginians moved, they took their traditions, culture, and ideas
with them.
 Settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains through the
Cumberland Gap as they migrated to new lands in the west.