Ch 16 Critical Thinking Skills Activity

What is the point of view expressed by Miguel Renteria about the land in Texas?

• He believes the land should be returned to Spain.

• He is indifferent about the ownership of the land.

• He hopes that the land will remain with his family and possibly rejoin Mexico.

• He wishes to move south and start again.

According to Miguel Renteria, what happened when Texas rebelled against Mexico?

• He and his brother fought with the rebels.

• He and his brother joined the Mexican army to fight the rebels.

• He and his brother moved south to start again.

• He and his brother gave up their land without a fight.

What skill is being taught in this Critical Thinking Skills Activity?

• Analyzing historical events.

• Identifying point of view.

• Understanding geographical locations.

• Learning about the Civil War.

Which of the following tasks is NOT mentioned as a way to help determine an author's point of view?

• Read the material to identify the subject.

• Look for clues about the author's feelings by identifying words and phrases that suggest a personal opinion.

• Interpret those clues to determine the message that the author wanted to send.

• Compare the author's point of view with modern perspectives.

According to Jacob Hudson, what would happen if the South wins the Civil War?

• He would become free and find a job that pays.

• He would remain a house boy.

• He would move to the North.

• He would inherit the plantation.

What does Lester Smithson require to plant, tend, and harvest his cotton?

• A seat on the city council.

• A loan from the local bank.

• At least 150 slaves.

• The help of the entire community.

What is one way Lester Smithson has followed in his father's footsteps?

• By becoming a house boy.

• By moving to the North.

• By helping members of the community who are less fortunate.

• By fighting in the Civil War.

What does Jacob Hudson sleep on at Whisper Creek?

• A bed in the slave quarters.

• A cot in the kitchen.

• The floor in the house.

• A hammock in the woods.

Where did Tobias Winton attend medical school?

• Texas

• New Orleans

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York

Why did Tobias Winton move back to his hometown after graduation?

• He wanted to become a town doctor

• He missed the open country and didn't like the hustle and bustle of the big city

• His mother wanted him to come back

• He couldn't find a job in Boston