English 3 Midterm Review

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Who was Joseph McCarthy?

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A Wisconsin senator who spread fear of communism.

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What gives government the ability to govern?

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The people.

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What does it mean when we say people can get rid of a government that doesn't do its job?

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It means that citizens have the right to remove a government that fails to fulfill its responsibilities.

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What are the implications of John's words, "I am John Proctor! You will not use me!"?

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He won't let the court use him as proof that they were right about witchcraft.

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What does Abigail do in Act 1 when Mary Warren suggests the girls should confess to pretending?

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She threatens the girls to silence them.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Red Scare'?

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It refers to the fear of communism and the political repression that occurred in the United States during the late 1940s and 1950s.

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What role does the concept of 'consent of the governed' play in democracy?

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It emphasizes that the authority of the government is derived from the people's approval.

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What is the main theme of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'?

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The dangers of hysteria and the consequences of false accusations.

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How does fear influence the characters' actions in 'The Crucible'?

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Fear leads characters to make irrational decisions, often resulting in tragic outcomes.

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What does the term 'witch hunt' symbolize in literature?

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It symbolizes the persecution of individuals based on unfounded accusations and mass hysteria.