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Exploring the West: Migration, Presidents, and Rights

Test your knowledge of American history with questions about migration, presidents, and important documents like the Virginia Declaration of Rights.

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Exploring the West: Migration, Presidents, and Rights

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  1. SOL Jeopardy

  2. SOL Jeopardy C D A B 200 200 200 200 400 400 400 400 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800

  3. Which word means to travel to another place to establish a new life? A. transportation B. move C. migrate D. settle

  4. C. migrate Bonus Jeopardy

  5. You’re too good to catch! Click to record $200 Answer

  6. Which word means to give up something in order to get something else in return? A. compromise B. negotiate C. trade D. bargain

  7. A. compromise Bonus Jeopardy

  8. You're hammering away now! Click to record $400 Answer

  9. Which word means to show how to do something? A. build B. model C. compromise D. migrate

  10. B. model Bonus Jeopardy

  11. Wow! You’re good! Click to record $600 Answer

  12. Who served as the first president of the United States of America? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. George Mason D. James Madison

  13. B. George Washington Bonus Jeopardy

  14. Click to record $800 I don't know how I could have did doubted you! Answer

  15. Who kept detailed notes during the meetings of the Constitutional Convention? A. James Madison B. George Washington C. Abigail Adams D. Thomas Jefferson

  16. A. James Madison Bonus Jeopardy

  17. RIGHT! When you’re RIGHT, you’re RIGHT! Click to record $200 Answer

  18. Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Mason C. James Madison D. George Washington

  19. B. George Mason Bonus Jeopardy

  20. Genuis! That is what it is sheer genius! Click to record $400 Answer

  21. Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? A. George Mason B. George Washington C. unknown African slaves D. Thomas Jefferson

  22. D. Thomas Jefferson Bonus Jeopardy

  23. You just outsmarted me! Click to record $600 Answer

  24. What nickname has been given to George Washington because of his contributions to our country? A. Commander-in-Chief B. Father of Our Country C. His Royal Highness D. First President

  25. B. Father of Our Country Bonus Jeopardy

  26. Brillance Click to record $800 Answer

  27. What nickname was given to James Madison because of his contributions during the Constitutional Convention? A. Father of the Constitution B. Fourth President C. Constitutional Compromiser D. President of the Convention

  28. A. Father of the Constitution Bonus Jeopardy

  29. You're super good, but can you keep up with me? Click to record $200 Answer

  30. Which document states that all Virginians have certain rights & became the model for theU.S. Bill of Rights? A. Virginia Declaration of Independence B. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Virginia Department of Transportation

  31. C. Virginia Declaration of Rights Bonus Jeopardy

  32. You’re bouncing along well! Click to record $400 Answer

  33. Which document states all Virginians may worship as they please & became the model for the 1st Amendment to the Constitution? A. Virginia Church Freedom Act B. Virginia 1st Amendment C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

  34. D. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Bonus Jeopardy

  35. Lucky Guess! Click to record $600 Answer

  36. Through what place did Virginia settlers cross the Appalachians on their way west? A. West Virginia B. Cumberland Gap C. Thornton Gap D. Appalachian Mountains

  37. B. Cumberland Gap Bonus Jeopardy

  38. You are so lucky! Click to record $800 Answer

  39. What did Virginians take with them when they migrated into the western territories? A. favorite foods B. family treasures C. traditions, ideas & culture D. all their clothing, furniture & tools

  40. C. traditions, ideas & culture Bonus Jeopardy

  41. Marvelous! Click to record $200 Answer

  42. What was the major reason that Virginians & other colonists migrated west? A. They wanted to leave the United States. B. They wanted more land & new opportunities C. They wanted to build better homes. D. They were friends with the Indians.

  43. B. They wanted more land & new opportunities. Bonus Jeopardy

  44. Beautiful Day! Click to record $400 Answer

  45. Why did Virginia farmers migrate west & south in the early 1800’s? A. The soil was ruined by tobacco farming. B. They wanted to learn agriculture from the Indians. C. Most farmers didn’t leave their farms. D. Their families needed larger houses.

  46. A. The soil was ruined by tobacco farming. Bonus Jeopardy

  47. Aw Nuts, You're too good! Click to record $600 Answer

  48. What was the name of the meetings that were held to write a new constitution for our country? A. Continental Congress B. Constitution Meetings C. Constitutional Convention D. Constitution Festival

  49. C. Constitutional Convention Bonus Jeopardy

  50. I hope children never loose their sense of wonder and peace! Click to record $800 Answer

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