What does Franklin's plan to make a list of the 13 virtues show about him?
He was concerned with being clear.
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Why does Henry begin his speech with polite references to the other speakers?
So they will listen to him
100
What is Jefferson's opinion on changing governments in The Declaration of Independence?
Government should only change if the problems in it are insufferable
100
Writing that is for the media, or the news.
What is Journalism?
100
When British soldiers wounded six and killed five civilians in Boston on March 5, 1770
What is the Boston Massacre?
200
Why is order the most difficult virtue for Franklin?
When he was young, his memory was really good, so he never had to write anything down. Now that he is older, his memory is not as good, but he isn't used to making lists so order is difficult.
200
Why does Henry urge the colonists to not trust the British?
The British are smiling and then preparing for war behind the colonists' backs.
200
What does Jefferson's referrence to reliance on Divine Providence show?
They believed they were doing the right thing morally so God would protect them.
200
A persuasive "essay" read aloud. It is very emotional and tries to convince the audience of some issue.
What is Speech.
200
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution fought?
What is Lexington/Concord
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What does Franklin hope to achieve at the end of his autobiography?
He hopes his descendants will learn from him.
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Why does Henry say there is no more room for hope?
The colonists have tried to resolve the problem peacefully for 10 years
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What is one of the Declarations of the public declaration Thomas Jefferson wrote...our Declaration of Independence?
People have the right to overthrow a government that denies people basic rights.
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The author's attitude toward the subject
What is Tone?
300
The king passedlaws and taxedthe colonists unmercifully, all without consulting them or allowing them to have representation in Parliament. This is the phrase the colonists cried out in protest.
What is No Taxation without Representation?
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What are the two virtues Franklin thought would help him save money and pay off his debts?
Frugality and Industry
400
What is the basic idea behind the decision the colonists are trying to make in Virginia?
The question of Freedom Vs. Slavery
400
Why is Jefferson's declaration of rights the foundation of The Declaration of Independence?
Because the entire reason for the document in the first place was because the colonists felt their rights had been violated by Britain.
400
A short, literary composition on an intended subject
What is Essay?
400
George Washington
Who was the general of the colonists' army?
500
How did Franklin's examination of his virtues improve his life?
It made him a happier, healthier and wealthier person.
500
Why does Henry say the colonists are not weak, but will be if they don't fight now?
The British will continue to take rights away from the colonists while taxing them heavily and sending more and more troops.
500
How had the king responded to protests by the colonists?
Caused the colonists further harm
500
Where the writer tries to persuade your "brain"...tells why it makes sense to do what he or she says.
What is appeal to logic?
500
France
Who helped the colonists gain their independence from Great Britain?