Unit 2 Review: Voices of an Emerging Nation

How does Ben Franklin seek to achieve moral perfection?

• by saying a daily set of 12 prayers

• by mastering 13 basic virtues

• by ridding himself of bad habits

• by keeping a journal for 13 days

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What aphorism from Poor Richard's Almanac best reflects the virtue of industry?

• Fools make feasts and wise men eat them

• The rotten apple spoils his companion

• No gains without pains

• Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following best describes Benjamin Franklin?

• idle

• reserved

• enterprising

• hostile

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine strengthens his argument by_______

• presenting counterarguments and showing why they are wrong

• flattering the king of England

• listing the ways Asia has failed and enraged America

• describing his early life in England

For what purpose does Thomas Paine write The American Crisis?

• to motivate weary troops in their fight for American Independence

• to urge colonial leaders to write the Declaration of Independence

• to communicate the colonies' desires to the British King

• to please and persuade his opponents

Read this quotation from The American Crisis by Thomas Paine:

"Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue principles unto death." Based on these words, which virtue do both Paine and Franklin celebrate?

• cleanliness

• humility

• resolution

• frugality

In their written works, both Ben Franklin and Thomas Paine_________

• demonstrate the ability of humans to improve themselves and society

• explain the importance of being financially frugal

• describe episodes in their early lives

• insprire people to stay committed to the cause of American freedom

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

How does Francis Scott Key convey the "glory" of the American flag?

• He compares the flag to a soldier's courage and patriotism.

• He uses dark, threatening imagery to describe the flag itself.

• He summarizes the history and significance of the flag.

• He builds tension, and then reveals that the flag is still standing.

Why is it significant that "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written during a time of war?

• The author did not know if his poem would be published.

• The song united the nation and sparked a sense of patrotism.

• The images are very religious, which gave people hope for a better future.

• The anthem predicts defeat rather than victory.