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WorksheetsChapter 43: George II
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What made George II historically unique among later British monarchs?
He was the first king born outside Britain
He was the last king to personally command troops in battle
He abolished the position of prime minister
He refused to live in Britain during his entire reign
What major personal challenge did George II face with his own people?
He refused to speak English
He never fully shook the feeling of being an outsider
He attempted to move the capital to Hanover
He imposed new taxes that caused widespread rebellion
What was one major source of scandal in George II’s personal life?
His secret conversion to Catholicism
His violent dispute with the Archbishop
His bitter feuds with both his father and his son
His refusal to attend Parliament sessions
At which battle did George II personally lead troops?
Battle of Plassey
Battle of Culloden
Battle of Dettingen
Battle of Louisbourg
Who dominated British politics under George II?
Benjamin Disraeli
Oliver Cromwell
Robert Walpole
Horatio Nelson
Which rebellion threatened Britain during George II’s reign?
Boxer Rebellion
Jacobite Rebellion of 1745
Monmouth Rebellion
Sepoy Rebellion
How did King George II die?
Poisoned by a rival
During battle
After slipping in his bath
His aorta burst after straining during bowel movements
What sparked the War of Jenkins’s Ear?
British capture of a Spanish fortress
A Spanish ship attacked a British town
A British captain presented his severed ear to Parliament
A trade treaty dispute between France and Britain
What larger issue did the War of Jenkins’s Ear highlight?
Taxation policies
Conflicts over imperial trade and smuggling
Religious differences
Succession controversies
What marked the beginning of King George’s War in North America?
French attack on Boston
News of European war reached the colonies
British seizure of Quebec
Native raids on Maine settlements
What was the major objective of the 1745 colonial army assembled by William Shirley?
Defeat Spain in the Caribbean
Capture Louisbourg
Destroy French fleets in Europe
Conquer Ohio River Valley
What happened at the Battle of Minas (1747)?
The British ambushed the French
Both sides negotiated a truce
The French and Native allies forced the British to surrender
The battle ended in a stalemate
Which war had the greatest impact on the coming American Revolution?
King William’s War
Queen Anne’s War
King George’s War
Seven Years’ War
Why were the French exploring and placing lead plates in the Ohio Valley?
To hide treasure
To claim territory
To mark new fort locations
To direct trade routes
Why was George Washington originally sent to the Ohio Valley?
To negotiate trade deals with Native tribes
To order the French to leave
To build a permanent settlement
To recruit soldiers for Virginia
What was a major problem Washington faced as a young commander?
A. He refused to follow British orders
B. He had no prior battle experience
C. He tried to desert
D. He mistrusted all Native allies
Why did Washington need the half-king’s support?
To obtain weapons
To translate French messages
He needed Native alliances to confront the French
To guide trade negotiations
What drove Washington’s ambition during this mission?
Desire to become governor of Virginia
Desire to become a British officer
Hatred of the French
Need to repay a family debt
Why did Washington rush to attack Jumanville’s party?
He believed they were preparing an ambush
He thought they were deserters
His men threatened mutiny
He was ordered by London
Why was attacking Jumanville’s party such a serious mistake?
They were carrying stolen goods
They were a diplomatic party
They outnumbered the British
They were disguised British soldiers
How did Washington try to protect his reputation afterward?
He fled the region
He blamed the half-king in public speeches
He wrote letters insisting the French were spies
He bribed French officers for testimony
Why was Fort Necessity a poor defensive position?
It was too close to the river
Washington built it with no walls
The French could fire down into it
It lacked storage for ammunition
What was the main goal of the French attack on Fort Necessity?
To seize British artillery
To punish and embarrass Washington
To protect a nearby French fort
To recruit Native allies
What critical mistake did Washington make when surrendering?
Signing with his left hand
Signing a document written in French he couldn’t read
Refusing to surrender weapons
Promising to abandon Virginia
How did Washington publicly describe the surrender afterward?
He admitted full responsibility
He claimed the French treacherously tricked him
He omitted the surrender entirely
He blamed the British regulars for the failure
According to British leaders, what would happen if they allowed colonial military behavior to continue?
Britain would lose influence in Europe
They would lose all of North America
The colonies would gain independence
The French would retreat from the frontier
What major change did the British command make to the Virginia Regiment?
They doubled Washington’s pay
They disbanded the regiment
They made all American officers subordinate to even the lowest British officers
They promoted Washington to colonel
Why did Washington resign from the military at this point?
He no longer wanted to serve
He was ordered to leave
He protested his effective demotion
He was preparing to run for office
What was the state of the war during the two years after Washington’s resignation?
It became a major European conflict
It ended entirely
It raged along the American frontier but had not yet escalated in Europe
It moved south to the Caribbean
Why was General Edward Braddock sent to America?
To negotiate peace with the French
To provide more experienced leadership to the colonial militia
To replace Washington as governor
To defend Quebec from attack
Braddock’s march was slowed primarily because:
They kept stopping for supplies
The weather was poor
The column stretched four miles through difficult terrain
Washington was delayed returning from Virginia
Why did Braddock split his force?
He feared mutiny
He wanted to travel by river
To speed up the advance by taking a smaller column ahead
To avoid Indian scouts
What happened to English messenger James Smith?
He reached the fort safely
He deserted
He was captured and taken to Fort Duquesne
He was promoted for bravery
How did the British feel as they neared Fort Duquesne?
Hopeless
Overconfident and full of high morale
Scared of French reinforcements
Uncertain and divided
How did Washington view General Braddock?
As an incompetent leader
As a political threat
Captain Beaujeu painted his face and dressed in Indian war clothing to:
Hide from the British
Humiliate the French
Show unity with Indigenous allies
Deceive French officers
What was surprising about the battle's beginning?
The British retreated immediately
Both sides accidentally ran into each other in the woods
The French surrendered without fighting
The British ambushed the French
At first, why did it look like the British might win?
They had better cannons
They had more soldiers
Their disciplined volleys were effective
They were on higher ground
Why did the British formation collapse?
Their officers deserted
They received faulty ammunition
They fell back on a narrow forest road and collided with their own troops
Rain made their muskets unusable
Of the 54 women marching with Braddock’s force, how many returned?
54
30
10
4
What happened to Washington during the battle?
He was severely wounded
He was captured
Several horses were shot under him, but he was unharmed
He fled early in the fighting
What did Washington say about the retreat?
It was orderly and calm
It was a heroic victory
It was filled with horrific scenes of the dead and dying
It was an unnecessary withdrawal
What did James Smith witness the Indians doing to a British prisoner?
Releasing him
Giving him food
Burning him at a stake
Negotiating ransom
How was Braddock buried?
With full ceremony in a churchyard
At sea
In the road so the army could march over and conceal the grave
At Fort Duquesne
Why did the Fort William Henry garrison surrender?
They ran out of food
They thought reinforcements had arrived
They faced overwhelming bombardment and no help was coming
Their commander deserted
What triggered the Fort William Henry Massacre?
A. A French betrayal
B. British soldiers attacked first
C. Native allies wanted spoils and were dissatisfied with surrender terms
D. A miscommunication between commanders
What critical order did General Wolfe give at Quebec?
Form a square
Retreat
Fire the decisive volley
Charge with bayonets
What happened to both Wolfe and Montcalm during the Battle of Quebec?
Both were captured
Both survived
Both were fatally wounded
Both surrendered
What did the Treaty of Paris (1763) accomplish?
Restored all land to France
Ended British involvement in North America
What does the narrator say countries sometimes do, like selfish individuals?
Share equally
Act only in their own self-interest
Always help allies
Refuse to enter war
Many major European states initially agreed to recognize Maria Theresa as queen of which region?
France
Spain
Austria
Prussia
What did many European states do after Maria Theresa succeeded to the throne?
Supported her fully
Doubled their alliance with Austria
Reneged on their agreement
Invaded France
Which ruler did several states claim had the strongest claim to the Austrian throne?
Frederick the Great
George II
Charles Albert of Bavaria
Louis XV
Why were these claims made for Charles Albert?
Which two nations made a secret alliance to exploit Austria’s weakness?
Spain and England
Prussia and France
Holland and Bavaria
Britain and Austria
Which nations became de facto allies of Austria after France declared war?
A. Spain and Prussia
B. France and Bavaria
C. Great Britain and Holland
D. Russia and Sweden
Frederick the Great offered to recognize whom as emperor?
George II
Maria Theresa
Her father
Her husband
How did Maria Theresa respond to Frederick’s demands?
She accepted them
She ignored them
She rejected them
She negotiated a treaty
The war began when Frederick II invaded what Habsburg-controlled province?
Bohemia
Bavaria
Silesia
Hanover
Why was Maria Theresa ill-prepared to fight?
She had no generals
Her father left the throne in debt and with a weak military
Austria had no allies
She refused to raise taxes
By 1742, what territory was she forced to recognize as Prussian?
Bavaria
Sicily
Silesia
Hanover
Which king personally led British forces at Dettingen?
A. Charles III
B. George II
C. Louis XV
D. Frederick Wilhelm
The Battle of Dettingen was notable because:
It was the first major use of cannons
It was the last time a British monarch led troops
It was the bloodiest battle of the war
It involved only cavalry
Which forces turned the tide at Dettingen?
French infantry
Spanish artillery
British & Hanoverian cavalry with Dutch infantry
Austrian grenadiers alone
Austria’s renewed invasion of Silesia caused which nation to formally declare war?
Spain
Russia
France
Britain
In 1745, Frederick defeated Austria at which battle?
A. Blenheim
B. Dettingen
C. Hennersdorf (Henners)
D. Waterloo
What treaty ended the continental conflict in 1748?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Utrecht
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Treaty of Paris
Which major gain did Prussia keep after the war?
A. Bohemia
B. Silesia
C. Bavaria
D. Hanover
The War of Jenkins' Ear began because a British captain claimed:
His ship was stolen
Spain refused trade rights
Spanish sailors cut off his ear
France attacked his colony
Which North American territory captured by New England colonists was later returned to France?
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island (Louisbourg)
Quebec
Maine
When did King George’s War officially end?
1740
1744
1748
1756
What was the name of the young girl dreaming of being a queen?
A. Elizabeth
B. Catherine
C. Sophia (Sophie)
D. Maria
Why did Sophia’s mother turn her attention to her after 1742?
Sophia became wealthy
Her brother died
Sophia became famous
Sophia married a duke
Which empress summoned Sophia and her mother to Russia?
Maria Theresa
Elizabeth of Russia
Catherine I
Anne of Russia
Frederick the Great’s impression of Sophia led him to:
Avoid her
Attempt to marry her himself
Write to Empress Elizabeth praising her intelligence
Exile her family
When Sophia first arrived at Frederick the Great’s court, why did her mother not bring her?
She thought the king wouldn’t care about Sophia.
Sophia was too sick to travel.
Frederick had specifically asked to see her mother only.
Sophia refused to go.
How did Frederick the Great try to ensure Sophia could attend court despite her mother’s excuses?
He sent a letter of complaint to Sophia’s mother.
He asked one of his sisters to lend Sophia a dress.
He ignored the situation entirely.
He threatened to cancel the visit.
What impressed Frederick the Great about Sophia during dinner?
Her exquisite jewelry and clothing.
Her humility, intelligence, and perceptiveness.
Her mother’s influence in the court.
Her ability to speak multiple languages.
What was Sophia’s mother, Johanna, asked to do by Frederick’s agents?
Marry Sophia off to Frederick himself.
Spy on Count Bestev to diminish his influence.
Convert Sophia to Lutheranism.
Manage Sophia’s finances at court.
How was Sophia greeted upon her arrival in Russia?
With a quiet ceremony and a small group of nobles.
With gunfire from the local fort and public attention.
By Peter alone, without any ceremony.
By Elizabeth immediately sending her away.
How did Peter feel about Russia and its culture?
He loved Russia and wanted to adopt its culture.
He loathed Russia, preferred German, and planned to remain Lutheran.
He was indifferent but curious to learn the language.
He wanted to convert Russia entirely to Lutheranism.
What serious illness did Sophia suffer from while in Russia?
Influenza
Smallpox
Pneumonia
Measles
What name was Sophia given after her conversion to Russian Orthodoxy?
Elizabeth
Catherine
Johanna
Anastasia
How did Peter behave after marrying Catherine?
He was affectionate and attentive to her.
He ignored her and spent time playing childish games.
He spent most of his time at court with nobles.
He immediately became an effective ruler.
How did Catherine gain support to overthrow Peter?
She bribed and won over military units and the Senate.
She assassinated Peter immediately.
She convinced foreign powers to invade Russia.
She staged a public protest in Moscow.
On what date did Catherine’s coup against Peter occur?
June 27th, 1762
January 1st, 1762
July 4th, 1760
December 31st, 1762
How did Peter react to Catherine’s coup?
He fled and successfully resisted her takeover.
He confronted Catherine in St. Petersburg.
He retreated to an island fortress but found it blocked.
He immediately abdicated and left Russia.
How did Peter die after his abdication?
In a smallpox outbreak.
In a duel with Catherine.
In a drunken brawl, likely an assassination.
Peacefully of old age.
What was Catherine’s policy regarding Russian troops after taking the throne?
She increased military campaigns against Prussia.
She established an era of neutrality, calling troops home.
What was Jonathan Edwards famous for during the Great Awakening?
Leading political movements in Massachusetts.
Writing philosophical treatises on science.
Preaching fiery sermons such as Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
Founding universities in the colonies.
What Puritan belief did Edwards emphasize in his sermon?
Humans control their own destiny.
God controls salvation, and predestination is real.
Everyone is equally likely to go to heaven.
Hell does not exist.
How did Edwards’ sermon in Enfield differ from his earlier sermon in Northampton?
It was shorter and less detailed.
The congregation reacted passionately, seeking salvation.
It was ignored by the congregation.
He used music and theater to illustrate his points.
According to Jonathan Edwards in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” what is the only thing keeping sinners from falling into hell right now?
Their good deeds
Their prayers
God’s chosen time for them to enter hell has not yet arrived
The church’s protection
What could sinners do in the meantime to save themselves from hell, according to Edwards?
Perform rituals
Run to Christ for mercy
Give to charity
Seek forgiveness from neighbors
How did the First Great Awakening differ from Puritanism in terms of religious focus?
It emphasized ritual over emotion
It emphasized inward changes in the heart rather than outward actions
It rejected Christianity entirely
It focused only on church attendance
Why did George Whitefield believe people weren’t attending church before the Great Awakening?
The churches were too far away
“Dead men preached to them”
They didn’t like the music
They preferred reading scriptures at home
What was one characteristic of the revival meetings during the Great Awakening?
Quiet, calm sermons
Held in open air or large tents with drama and emotion
Why was James Davenport’s public burning of items controversial?
He destroyed sacred books
He took off his pants in protest against vanity
He preached atheism
He burned churches
What lasting political idea is attributed to Baron de Montesquieu?
Divine right of kings
Separation of powers in government
Rule by monarchy only
Direct democracy exclusively
What economic principle did Montesquieu support as a check on government power?
Mercantilism
Trade and commerce based on supply and demand
Prohibition of markets
Fixed prices by monarchy
Voltaire’s philosophical position emphasized:
Empirical science and personal liberties over metaphysical speculation
Blind faith in religious leaders
Divine predestination
Only metaphysical reasoning
In Voltaire’s novel Candide, what is he mocking?
Poor farming practices
Metaphysical explanations that everything happens for the best
Military hierarchy
Enlightenment philosophers
David Hume argued that knowledge comes from:
Divine revelation
Human senses and personal experiences
Ancient texts
Philosophical speculation only
Which method did Hume use to study human knowledge?
Reading scripture exclusively
Observing himself and applying the experimental method
Conducting public debates
Writing novels
Deism, as practiced by some Founding Fathers, believes:
God created the world and natural laws but does not intervene
God intervenes constantly in human affairs
God has no role in the world
Humans have no responsibility over the world
How did the Enlightenment challenge traditional European authority?
By questioning kings, churches, and the divine right of rulers
By strengthening monarchies
By rejecting science entirely
By promoting religious orthodoxy
What did Benjamin Franklin do to spread Enlightenment ideas in the colonies?
Published Poor Richard’s Almanac and ran a newspaper
Preached sermons outdoors
Became a royal governor
Wrote novels
What was the Junto club created by Franklin?
A political party
A civic club to discuss ideas and promote learning
A church organization
A mercantile guild
How did the Great Awakening contribute to democratic ideals in the colonies?
What social effect did the Great Awakening have on the South?
It reinforced social hierarchies
Slaves and free people were welcomed in church, promoting a more democratic experience
It limited church attendance to wealthy landowners
It suppressed religious enthusiasm
Republicanism in colonial America taught that:
Leaders derive authority from God
Citizens get rights from the monarch
Leaders derive authority from the people, citizens get rights from God
Only the church can decide leaders
Which Enlightenment thinker's ideas strongly influenced American concepts of government and rights?
Galileo
John Locke
Dante
Socrates
What was the main purpose of the revivals mentioned in the transcript?
To entertain people with music and drama
To encourage people to repent and turn their hearts toward God
To enforce strict Puritan rules
To provide free food and shelter
Who are the two preachers most associated with the First Great Awakening?
James Davenport and Frederick the Great
Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield
David Hume and Voltaire
Isaac Newton and Baron de Montesquieu
Jonathan Edwards’ famous sermon compared God’s anger to:
A) A raging storm over a town
B) Holding a spider over a fire
C) A punishing king on his throne
D) A teacher scolding students
What was George Whitefield’s key advice to attendees of religious revivals?
Attend for curiosity and entertainment
Attend to reform their hearts, not just for enjoyment
Avoid all public gatherings
Preach only inside churches
What nickname was George Whitefield given because of his eye and fundraising practices?
Dr. Squintum
Saint Money Trap
Both A and B
Reverend Outdoors
What was James Davenport known for during the First Great Awakening?
Burning books and luxury items in public bonfires
Leading debates on Enlightenment philosophy
Founding new churches for religious tolerance
Writing satirical novels
One major effect of the Great Awakening was:
Reducing the number of religious denominations
Encouraging religious choice and diversity in the colonies
Eliminating emotional religious experiences
Reaffirming the absolute authority of the Puritan church
Montesquieu’s “Spirit of Laws” (1748) contributed to which principle still important in modern democracies?
Absolutism of kings
Separation of powers and checks and balances
Mandatory state religion
Military conquest as central to governance
What did Voltaire emphasize in his philosophy?
The need for metaphysical explanations over science
Personal liberties, empirical science, and skepticism of fanaticism
Blind obedience to monarchy
That humans are the property of the state
How did David Hume define the source of human knowledge?
Divine revelation through scripture
Personal experience and empirical observation
Abstract metaphysical reasoning
Classical philosophical texts only
How did Hume apply Isaac Newton’s experimental method to philosophy?
By studying stars and planets
By observing himself and human experience as experiments
By following religious rituals
By memorizing classical texts
Which two historical events were influenced by Enlightenment ideas on personal freedom and social contracts?
The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment
The American Revolution and the French Revolution
The Puritan migration and the War of 1812
The Industrial Revolution and the Glorious Revolution
Why were people in the Middle Ages unable to challenge authority?
They preferred to follow orders
They could not read scripture or laws for themselves
They had complete trust in their leaders
They had strong democratic systems
What is the Enlightenment also known as?
The Great Awakening
The Age of Reason
The Age of Kings
The Age of Exploration
What did the Renaissance help reawaken?
Belief in monarchy
Knowledge of science, art, and culture
Isolation from the world
The power of the Catholic Church
Why was Galileo imprisoned?
For refusing to pay taxes
For attacking the Church
For stating that the Earth revolves around the sun
For trying to overthrow the government
What major claim did Martin Luther make?
That science was false
That the Church was interpreting the Bible incorrectly
That the pope should resign
That everyone should become monks
During the Enlightenment, people began to focus on:
Obeying kings without question
Explaining events only through scripture
How they might shape the world around them
Keeping education exclusive
What became more important during the Age of Reason?
Accepting tradition
Memorizing scripture
Conducting one’s own experiments
Avoiding new ideas
What was John Locke’s influential idea in the Second Treatise?
Monarchs should rule for life
Government should be run by the Church
Government should exist only with the consent of the governed
Kings are chosen by God
Montesquieu proposed:
the separation of powers in government
absolute monarchy
direct democracy
the divine right of kings
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau suggest?
A) A hereditary monarchy
B) Divine right rule
C) Government by the general will of the people
D) Decisions made only by elites
How did Benjamin Franklin help spread Enlightenment ideas in America?
By sending private letters
By preaching in churches
By printing inexpensive pamphlets and newspapers
By teaching in universities only
What was one purpose of Poor Richard’s Almanac?
To argue against democracy
To promote religious doctrine
To entertain colonists and teach enlightenment values
To publish only weather forecasts
What was the Junto (or Junto Club)?
A) A political party
B) A club Franklin formed to discuss ideas and improve society
C) A group of British officials
D) A religious order
How did Franklin expand the spread of information?
By banning competing newspapers
By printing newspapers throughout the colonies and Caribbean
What important institution did Franklin help create with James Logan’s support?
The first American university
A public library in Philadelphia
The first national bank
A colonial court system
What made Poor Richard’s Almanac especially popular?
Long religious sermons
Scientific diagrams
Witty sayings and lively writing
Exclusive membership access
Rational Christianity taught that:
Only clergy could understand morality
Humans could use reason to understand moral teachings
Science must be rejected
God micromanages every event on Earth
What is Deism?
Belief that God punishes every lightning strike
Belief in a creator who sets natural laws but does not intervene
Belief that humans should be ruled by kings
Rejection of all scientific thinking
Enlightenment thinking led to the belief that:
Rights come from the king
Humans have natural rights given by God
The Church should control government
Only nobles deserve rights
According to republicanism (Enlightenment version):
Kings get authority from God
Leaders get authority from the people
Citizens get rights from the government
Politics should be controlled by royalty
Why were Americans especially open to republicanism?
They had always rejected self-government
They feared local rule
They had successfully governed themselves for years
They wanted stronger monarchy
What invention did Franklin begin experimenting with that eventually became known as the Franklin stove?
An early refrigerator
A heating stove placed in the center of the room
A water-powered mill
A gas-powered lantern
What natural phenomenon did Franklin believe he could harness?
Tides
Gravity
Wind pressure
Lightning/electricity
What did Justice Hill claim lightning represented?
Scientific law
God’s punishment
Nature’s randomness
Electrical discharge only
When Justice Hill was struck, what point did the scene make?
That lightning always hits bad people
That lightning does not strike based on morality
That Franklin caused the storm
That the city needed a new judge
What major claim does Benjamin Franklin make in his declaration?
Lightning is a punishment from God
Lightning and electricity are completely different
Lightning and electricity are the same thing
Electricity should never be controlled
Why does Justice Hill accuse Franklin of blasphemy?
Franklin refuses to attend church
Franklin claims lightning can be controlled
Franklin says God does not exist
Franklin wants to ban tall buildings
Why does Franklin believe lightning hits certain buildings?
God is choosing the wicked buildings
Lightning is attracted to the tallest object
Lightning strikes randomly
Buildings conduct electricity equally
What invention does Franklin later create to protect buildings?
Bifocals
The printing press
The lightning rod
The laid-on jar
Why does Franklin tell Justice Hill that he will “hold God’s justice in his hands”?
He wants to prove God wrong
He’s threatening the town
What problem does Franklin face during the kite experiment?
Tornadoes interfere
There is no lightning, only rain
His kite breaks immediately
William refuses to help
What does Franklin have William retrieve when he senses electricity in the kite string?
A telescope
A compass
A ladder
The Leyden (Laden) jar
Why is Justice Hill hesitant about installing the lightning rod on his building?
He thinks it will make the building collapse
He fears it invites God to strike the building
He believes it's too expensive
He does not trust Franklin’s science
Why does Gabby travel back in time?
To become a newspaper editor
To fix a mistake in history
To visit Benjamin Franklin
To study meteorology
How does the transcript describe Benjamin Franklin’s impact on Philadelphia?
He ruins the city’s economy
He becomes a political rival to everyone
What major public institutions does Franklin help establish?
Hospitals, schools, and a state capital
Prisons and gambling halls
The U.S. Supreme Court
The Boston Tea Company
What innovation did Franklin and his friends make to improve street lighting in London?
Adding bells
Using four-paned glass lights
Making them taller
Using candles instead of oil
According to the transcript, why was Franklin such an effective political broker?
He controlled the military
He was wealthy and intimidating
He had the trust of both the gentry and the working class
He bribed both sides
What literary form did Samuel Richardson popularize?
Third-person omniscient novels
Oral tradition storytelling
Illustrated manuscripts
Epistolary novels (written as letters)
What is Pamela (the novel) mainly about?
A girl solving a murder mystery
A maid pursued by her mistress’s son, Mr. B
A woman who becomes queen
A war between two villages
Why did Pamela begin writing in a journal instead of sending letters?
She lost her writing supplies
Her parents told her to stop writing
Mr. B intercepted her letters
She wanted to publish a book
What made Pamela especially shocking or exciting for 18th-century readers?
It attacked the king
It contained magic and dragons
It challenged traditional class expectations
It was written entirely in poetry
What was one of Richardson’s goals when writing Pamela?
To teach moral behavior (a conduct book)
To prove Samuel Richardson was the best writer
To create the first comedy novel
To mock social etiquette
