"Making the Future Better, Together" Quiz

The central idea of the blog is ________________.

• We are better apart.

• We are better together.

• We must make deep commitments to who we are as individuals to make the world a better place.

• We must fight for what we believe in because there is no better way to live.

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What did Moses Sessius ask George Washington?

• Whether or not he should join the army.

• If Jews would be safe in the new nation.

• Whether or not they will win the war.

• If he wanted to be the father of our country.

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Summarize what the author thinks is the essence of our nation.

• America should be without prejudice, and only require good citizenship.

• Americans should work hard to provide for all our new immigrants.

• America should be free of bigotry, except when it comes to criminals.

• Americans should visit other countries to learn about other cultures.

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"In this new nation, people would have their identities ______________, their freedoms ________________ and their safety _______________. " Which words correctly fit in the blanks.

• chosen, protected, exposed

• appreciated, identified, monitored

• respected, protected, secured

• protected, revealed, increased

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According to George Washington, how should people react to others from different backgrounds?

• They should be very cautious while getting to know them, but once a good relationship is established, it should be respected.

• They should be encouraged to cultivate good relationships, despite the tensions and conflicts from where they came from.

• They should only develop relationships with them if they believe in the rights of all people.

• They should form friendships with those of similar backgrounds and beliefs.

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What does George Washington believe all citizens should do?

• Volunteer for several years before settling into a permanent occupation.

• Clean up the litter of their neighborhoods to keep the country clean.

• Contribute to the common good of the country.

• Recruit more immigrants to make America a better place.

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What did George Washington ban during the war?

• Immigration

• Anti-Catholic practices and insults

• Exportation

• Anti-Muslim practices and insults

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What was George Washington’s position in the Army?

• the leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution

• the general for the Union in the Civil War

• the commander in chief in the War of 1812

• the 2nd in command of the Continental Army in WWI

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How did George Washington feel about construction workers?

• They should all be immigrants

• They should no be immigrants

• Their background didn’t matter, because he was only interested in their ability to build.

• Their background was important, because he had specific ideas in mind.

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Which is NOT one of the three pillars on which a diverse democracy must thrive?

• America should stand for something different, without the idea that we are better apart.

• America could do remarkable things together, and even build a nation.

• American citizens should respect the relationship and service to the common good.

• American citizens should invite family members from other nations to our country.

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