Lesson 14 - James Forten - Comprehension

Which event in the article is described first?

• James Forten plays marbles.

• James Forten goes to school.

• Thomas Forten frees his wife.

• Thomas Forten works making sails.

Which detail supports the idea that sail making is a difficult job?

• Thomas Forten helps install the sails.

• The thread can easily cut through flesh.

• Thomas Forten is employed by Robert Bridges.

• Sail makers in Philadelphia work particularly hard.

What aspect of US history best explains the fact that Thomas Forten has to buy his wife's freedom?

• the Civil War

• women's rights

• the practice of slavery

• the Declaration of Independence

Right after Thomas Forten dies, James

• is born.

• works in a ship.

• continues to go to school.

• gets permission to go to sea.

What happens before James joins the crew of the Royal Louis?

• The ship sails out of Philadelphia

• James carries gunpowder to the guns.

• James sees African captives on the ships.

• The Active lowers its flag in surrender.

Why are the owners and crew of the Royal Louis allowed to share the proceeds from the sale of the Active?

• A privateer gave them permission

• They received a note from the British king.

• They received a letter of marque from the king.

• They were told they could in a speech from the Active's captain.

What happens after the crew of the Royal Louis sights three British ships?

• The Royal Louis surrenders.

• The captain carefully checks the ship.

• The crew carries more gunpowder on board.

• The Panoma takes off for the island of Barbados.

What detail from the article best supports the idea that Forten felt terrified after the Royal Louis surrendered to the British?

• The crew was taken aboard the Amphyon.

• Captain Beasley looked over the prisoners.

• There were rumors of captured Africans being sold into slavery

• Once on board the British ship, the boys were separated from the older men.

Use also stories from "Modern Minute Man." What do Charles Price and James Forten have in common?

• They fight oni actual battles.

• They both seek a life at sea.

• They are not Revolutionary War heroes.

• They live the same historical time period.

Use also stories from "Modern Minute Man." How is the structure of "Modern Minute Man" different from the of "James Forten"?

• Modern Minute Man is about the soldier

• Modern Minute Man is in interview format

• Modern Minute Man compares two events

• Moden Minute Man reads more like a story