How does the video most effectively explain the different viewpoints of the historical period?

Historians describe what was occurring at the time

Images show locations in the past and present

Scenes with actors show people thinking and writing

Important events of the time are reenacted with actors

The main purpose of the video is to inform about

Hamilton’s impact on the new nation, using primary and secondary sources

Hamitlon’s controversial viewpoints, by showing historians in disagreement

How places during Hamilton’s life have changed over time

How people in the colonies responded to Hamitlon’s ideas

How does the video present Alexander Hamilton as a solitary figure during the Revolutionary Era?

By emphasizing the fact that he was not tied to a particular place

By describing his desire to prove himself on the battlefield

By discussing how the other founding fathers viewed him

By repeating several times that he was the youngest founding father

Which quote from the video best supports the answer to Part A?

Having come from the Caribbean, he had no sense of the kind of loyalty that, say, Jefferson had to Virginia or even John Adams had to Massachusetts. . . .

As a general marches at the head of his troops, so wise political leaders march at the head of affairs They don’t wait for events but know what actions to take.

They were frightened of all that because this was a violation of everything the Revolution had been about.

Hamilton is really remarkably one of the first—and certainly the most

A theme of “On Being Brought from Africa to America” is

bigotry toward African Americans is morally wrong

freedom rests on the ability to read

being brought to America from Africa was an act of oppression

Who is the speaker in the poem?

A free woman of color in America

Which phrase reveals the speaker’s attitude about going to America?

redemption neither sought nor knew

Which action stirs feelings in the caged bird?

When it hears the first bird sing

When it feels pain from old scars

Which line in “Sympathy” describes what the bird wants to do?

When he fain would be on the bough a-swing;

When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;

But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings—

For he must fly back to his perch and cling

Which line in the poem most directly refers to the conditions of slavery?

And a pain still throbs in the old, old scars

It is not a carol of joy or glee,

When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass,

For he must fly back to his perch and cling

In line 1 of “On Being Brought from Africa to America,” the speaker references a Pagan land to

Establish that Christianity wasn't established in their homeland.

Establish that they came from a small place

Show that they had a small religion where they lived

Read line 6 of “On Being Brought from Africa to America.” “Their colour is a diabolic die.” The poet uses alliteration in the phrase diabolic die to emphasize that

The white people didn't like the color of their skin because they were darker

Because of their color they were to die

They had a beautiful color and they accepted them

Which line best illustrates the primary theme of religious enlightenment found in “On Being Brought from Africa to America”?

"Once I redemption neither sought nor knew."

"Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land"

"That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too"

Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain"

In lines 7–8 of “On Being Brought from Africa to America,” the speaker suggests that religion is —

Colored People (Blacks, Asians, Mexican) Only

What commentary about racism is made by the speakers of both poems? Cite evidence from the selections to support your answer.

It was alive and well , "Black as Cain", and "and pain still throbs in the old, old scars"

It was harsh "Old scars" , and "Black as Cain"

Unfair "Their color is diabolic die" "Some view our race as scornful"

Good "May be refin'd and join th' angelic train" "When the sun is bright on the upland slopes"

Which theme is expressed in both “On Being Brought from Africa to America” and “Sympathy”?

The religion was helping them stay positive and fight their physical entrapment

That their courage helped them fight through the tough times

The hatred from others gave them courage to step forward

The voices from others gave them the power to defeat those bringing them down

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 There was suspense, the feeling that the future was not already written by white hands. The imagery in this sentence suggests that Alexander-

White people are deciding your future

Their planning isn't the greatest

How is Alexander’s nature as a gambler important to the plot?

He is greedy and is unfair to what he does

The author tells the story out of chronological order to —

Because they used different point of views.

Make the reader develop their own story

To tell the story in a confusing way

Telling it in order wouldn't have as much of an effect

The ambiguity about the identity of the main character influences the plot by —

You never know what will happen next

Play a guessing game on who the person is

Make the reader not want to read anymore

How does the act of Alexander disguising her gender advance the plot? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer?

Because she is a black girl that is fighting for freedom

Alexander was a great leader and for him to be portrayed as a weak female is unbelievable

Because she rises to be the best soilder in the story.

She kills and important character

Which quotation best supports the idea that Henry believes it is time for the colonies to take a stand against Great Britain?

"The question before the house is one awful moment to this country "

Read this quotation from paragraph 4 of the selection. Ask yourself how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land The author uses a metaphor in this sentence to —

The storm is coming and war is brewing

The sky will shine no more light

They will go through tough times

Read this excerpt from paragraph 9 of the selection. The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! What is the effect of the speaker’s use of repetition in this instance?

That the war is coming and that is has to happen

Read the following two excerpts from the speech. Sir we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! What mental picture is the speaker drawing for his audience? Explain the mental image and its purpose, using text evidence to support your response.

The next thing that happens is war it's coming "The storm which is now coming on"

It's over and the war will be lost

In his speech, Henry refers to Homer's The Odyssey, specifically the episode where Odysseus and his men encounter Circe on their journey. What is the significance of this allusion in this speech?

Referring to the sirens. Beauty is deceiving. They are hiding the painful truth.

Referring to Alexander showing he is brave and strong.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This video segment suggest that?

Hamiltion’s service in the Revolutionary War helped shape his ideas about democracy

Hamilton’s approach to helping the new nation was different because of his background

Hamilton’s young age made him more more approachable and flexible to work with in Congress

Hamilton believed that he must prove himself to the founding fathers by working harder

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Information in the video segment is organized by?

Problem and solution, with comparisons of Hamilton to other leaders

Cause and effect, with segments depicting the events of Hamilton’s life

Chronology, with discussion of Hamilton’s political strategies and philosophy

Order of importance, with debates about Hamilton’s most lasting contributions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Different settings are mentioned in the video to show the?

Influence held by Hamilton concerning states’ rights

Connections between certain places and events in Hamilton’s life

Differences between certain places that Hamilton lived and visited

Order of importance, with debates about Hamilton’s most lasting contributions

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to the video segment, which two statements are true?

Washington and Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers together

Hamilton rejected the ratification of the Constitution

Washington effectively ignored Hamilton’s ideas

Supporters of the Constitution backed a strong central government

The Federalist Papers explain the rationale of ideas in the Constitution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of the actor portraying Hamilton and speaking his words is to?

Help viewers understand Hamilton’s personality and ideas

Emphasize the significance of Hamilton’s success in life

Demonstrate that Hamilton was a struggling orator

Show viewers how Hamilton acted around other statesmen

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The primary source images and documents are an effective accompaniment to the video because they?

Contradict the expert opinions offered by the historians

Suggest that modern media is also used for propaganda

Help viewers connect with important events of the period

Shows viewers how difficult it used to be to communicate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hamilton’s “powerful remedy” for a sick and desperate nation was?

The creation of a loose coalition of states

To emphasize his idea of virtue in society

The establishment of a strong central government

To ensure strong leaders were elected to office

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