Exploring America Exam Units 1-5 English Portion
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt Play1/89
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
90 Terms
Who wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack?
Benjamin Franklin.
When was Poor Richard’s Almanack published?
1732–1757.
What pen name did Benjamin Franklin use for Poor Richard’s Almanack?
Richard Saunders.
What kind of information did almanacs provide?
Farming hints, moon phases, and practical advice
What are some sayings in Poor Richard’s Almanack based on?
Proverbs, the Bible, and other sources.
What was Benjamin Franklin known for besides writing?
Business, public service, philosophy, and scientific inventions.
What was the first book printed in America?
The Bay Psalm Book.
When was The Bay Psalm Book published?
1640
What was the purpose of The Bay Psalm Book?
To encourage Puritans to sing Psalms in their assemblies.
What was the original title of The Bay Psalm Book?
The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre.
What was The New England Primer?
A standard schoolbook used for generations of New England children.
When was The New England Primer first published?
1687.
How did The New England Primer teach children to read?
it used alphabet rhymes and lessons about the Bible and morality.
What stayed the same in the alphabet couplets of The New England Primer?
The couplet for the letter A.
Who wrote Paul Revere’s Ride?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
When was Paul Revere’s Ride published?
1860.
What inspired Longfellow to begin writing Paul Revere’s Ride?
His visit to the Old North Church in Boston on April 5, 1860.
What effect did Paul Revere’s Ride have on Paul Revere’s reputation?
t increased his reputation as an American hero of the Revolution.
Was Paul Revere’s Ride completely historically accurate?
No. The poem contains historical inaccuracies.
Who was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
A popular American poet of the 19th century who taught at Harvard.
What did Benjamin Franklin believe about religion?
He believed in God and divine providence but questioned some traditional religious doctrinesand practices.
What was the main purpose of The New England Primer?
To teach children to read while instilling moral and religious lessons.
Why was Poor Richard’s Almanack popular?
It provided useful information and wise sayings for ordinary Americans.
What role did Paul Revere’s Ride play in American history?
It helped make Paul Revere famous as a hero of the American Revolution.
Poor Richard’s Almanack: how can one live with ease?
do what you ought and not what you please
Poor Richard’s Almanack: how may thee keep a secret
if two of them are dead
Poor Richard’s Almanack: What two things stink in three days?
fish and visitors
The New England Primer: What was the Devil’s response to the Youth’s resolution to spend his days in pleasure?
it made him merry
Paul Revere’s Ride: What was the date of the evening when Paul Revere began his ride?
April 18, 1775
Paul Revere’s Ride: How many lamps shone from the belfry tower of the Old North Church?
two
Paul Revere’s Ride: Revere gave the warning to every village and farm in what area and district?
Middlesex
Concord Hym: What shot was heard around the world?
embattle farmers
Concord Hymn: What happened to the bridge?
Time swept it down the dark stream (it decayed and fell into the river)
Concord Hymn: Why did those heroes dare to die?
to leave their children free
The American Crisis: Thomas Paine says that these are the times that do what?
try men’s souls
The American Crisis: Paine says that Britain has declared that she has a right to bind the American colonies in what cases?
in all cases whatsoever
The American Crisis: Paine says that the colonies should be able to open the next campaign with how many men?
60,000
Poems by Phillis Wheatley: In “On Virtue,” where does Wheatley ask Virtue to guide her steps?
to endless life and bliss
Poems by Phillis Wheatley: In “On Being Brought from Africa to America,” is Wheatley thankful or resentful that she was brought to America?
thankful
Poems by Phillis Wheatley: In “To the University of Cambridge in New England,” what does Wheatley urge the students there to do?
to shun sin and to pursue knowledge of the universe and of Christ
The Federalist: What does Madison say are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction?
by removing its causes and controlling its effects
The Federalist: Madison says that the interference to which we are brought is what?
The causes of faction cannot be removed, and relief is to be sought only by controlling its effects
The Federalist: How does Madison define a republic?
a government in which the scheme of representation takes place
The Scarlet Letter: What tone is set by the introductory essay?
a dark, sad, and musty tone
The Scarlet Letter: What is the significance of the essay to the novel itself?
Hawthorne tells how he got the idea for the story
The Scarlet Letter: What wrong attitudes did the people of the community demonstrate towards Hester?
They were hateful and unforgiving toward her
The Scarlet Letter: Describe Pearl, Hester’s daughter
Pearl was strong-willed. Some thought that she was a devil-child as retribution for the sin which conceived her
The Scarlet Letter: What did Roger Chillingworth take as his life purpose?
to find out the secrets of Arthur Dimmesdale’s life and seek revenge for what he had done with Hester
The Scarlett Letter: Who was the father of Hester’s child?
Dimmesdale
The Scarlett Letter: In what ways were people mistaken about the character of Dimmesdale?
They believed that he could do wrong. They thought he was strong, but in fact he was weak
The Scarlett Letter: How did Dimmesdale try to atone for his sin?
He carved an A on his chest and stood on the scaffold at night
The Scarlett Letter: What did Hester and Dimmesdale plan to do?
They planned to run away to Europe together
The Scarlett Letter: What happened to Dimmesdale?
He died before he was able to leave the community
The Scarlett Letter: What happened to Chillingworth?
He died within a year of Dimmesdale’s death and left an inheritance for Pearl
The Scarlett Letter: What happened to Pearl?
She moved to Europe and was not directly heard from again
The Scarlett Letter: What happened to Hester?
She left for many years; but later she returned to the community, helped many people, and died there
The Scarlett Letter: What does the novel say about Puritan New England?
It shows the failings of a community that was supposedly built on faith in Christ
The Scarlett Letter: Why was the identity of Pearl’s father such a nonissue to many in the community?
Their focus was on Hester’s sin. One key factor might have been that men were leaders of the community
The Scarlett Letter: What does the book say about the effect of sin that is confessed as opposed to sin that is kept hidden?
Hester was able to admit her responsibility for her sin and move on in her life. Dimmesdale kept his sin hidden, and it eventually destroyed him.
The Scarlett Letter: How did Hester show the strength of character despite her sin?
She took the responsibility for rearing Pearl; she helped others; she did not strike back when others reviled her
The Scarlett Letter: Why do you think Hester did not simply leave the community?
She loved Arthur Dimmesdale and wanted to be near him; life outside of the community would have been even more difficult
Who wrote The American Crisis?
Thomas Paine.
When was The American Crisis published?
1776.
What was The American Crisis?
A series of essays written to encourage Americans in the cause of liberty.
When did The American Crisis appear?
During the first months of the Revolutionary War, when the American cause was faring poorly.
What was the purpose of The American Crisis?
To encourage Americans to continue fighting for liberty.
Which essay in The American Crisis is excerpted in the textbook?
The first essay.
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
A young woman enslaved in Boston during the American Revolution who became a talented poet.
When was Phillis Wheatley brought to America?
1761, when she was eight years old.
Where was Phillis Wheatley brought?
Boston.
Who purchased Phillis Wheatley?
John Wheatley of Boston.
To whom did John Wheatley give Phillis as a servant?
His wife, Mrs. Wheatley.
How did Mrs. Wheatley treat Phillis?
Almost like a daughter; she educated Phillis at home.
Which English poets influenced Phillis Wheatley?
Alexander Pope and Thomas Gray.
What talent did Phillis Wheatley demonstrate?
Remarkable literary talent and poetry-writing ability.
How old was Phillis Wheatley when one of her poems was published?
14 years old.
Where was Phillis Wheatley's book of poems published in 1773?
England.
What happened when Phillis Wheatley's poetry book was published in 1773?
It received international acclaim.
When was Phillis Wheatley freed from enslavement?
When Mrs. Wheatley died; Phillis was 21 years old.
What happened to Phillis Wheatley after she was freed?
She married.
When did Phillis Wheatley die?
1784, at the age of 31.
What themes did Phillis Wheatley's poems emphasize?
Praising God and honoring the Christian faith.
What does Phillis Wheatley's life story demonstrate?
Faith and individual ability.
Who wrote Federalist No. 10?
James Madison.
When was Federalist No. 10 published?
November 22, 1787.
What larger collection contains Federalist No. 10?
The Federalist Papers.
Why is Federalist No. 10 notable?
It is probably the best-known essay from The Federalist Papers.
What main issue does Federalist No. 10 discuss?
The dangers of factions, or political parties, under the proposed Constitution.
What were factions in Federalist No. 10?
Groups of people united by shared interests that could influence politics; Madison emphasized their dangers.
What Constitution was Federalist No. 10 discussing?
The proposed U.S. Constitution of 1787.