Unit 3 Week 1 & 2

According to the author, why did the new nation need a strong central government? “Creating the Constitution”

• The states were weak.

• They wanted to collect taxes and form a military.

• Everyone liked the idea, so they implemented it.

• The delegates were tired of arguing.

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This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B. paragraphs 4-5 of “Creating the Constitution” Part A: Why did James Madison become the Father of the Constitution?

Part B:

Which detail from the passage

best supports the answer from Part A?

• Part A

  The other delegates liked his ideas.

• Part A

  He organized the Constitutional Convention.

• Part B

  “The delegates were interested in his

  ideas...”

• Part B

  A.“Madison had previously created the

  state constitution for Virginia.”

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In paragraph 5, what is the meaning of the word amendments? “Creating the Constitution”

• middle

• corrections

• additions

• creations

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What are the “harsh facts” that Lyndon Johnson is referring to in paragraph 8? “President Lyndon Johnson’s Voting Rights Act Address”

• Even though there are many laws to help, many Americans still aren’t allowed to vote.

• Some people should not be allowed to vote.

• Voting is a right for every American.

• Sometimes it’s difficult for local official to know who can vote.

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According to the speech, what are two reasons why the United

States is unique? Lyndon Johnson makes several points during his speech, and he supports each point with reasons and evidence.

• Civil rights protesters marched in Selma, Alabama.

• Nearly 100 years after the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote, they still faced discriminatory practices...

• 'All men are created equal' shows that the nation was founded on freedom.

• 'Give me liberty or give me death' shows that people fought for freedom.

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How does the use of language differ in these two passages? Check all that apply. (Creating the Constitution' and 'Voting Rights Act Address)

• 'Creating the Constitution' is written with a formal style of language.

• Lyndon Johnson uses casual language in his speech because he is passionate about his argument.

• There are many examples of nonliteral language in both passages.

• 'Voting Rights Act Address' is a speech that uses strong, persuasive language in order to convince an audience.

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In paragraph 1, what is the meaning of the word grievances? “Fighting for the Vote”

• complaints

• compliments

• things that make them sad

• things that make them hopeful

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Which two central ideas are supported by details in this passage? (“Fighting for the Vote,” look for relevant details.)

• Women always had the right to vote, they just didn’t like to.

• Many southern states made it difficult for African Americans to vote.

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the only reason African Americans can vote today.

• Young people don’t care about their rights to vote.

• The colonists wanted a new government so they could have representation.

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In paragraph 17, what is the meaning of the word ratification? “Fighting for the Vote.”

• a new law

• confirmation of a law

• an old law

• to get rid of a law

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Why was the Nineteenth Amendment eventually ratified? “Fighting for the Vote,” look at the sequence of events

• Enough women finally joined the cause.

• African Americans held protests.

• President Wilson helped support the cause.

• The Voting Rights Act was signed.

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