Vocabulary
Civil Disobedience
Olaudah Equiano
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Concord Hymn
100
Fire
What is Conflagration(V)
100
Because of his opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery
Why Did Thoreau Refuse To Pay Taxes?
100
Bridgetown
What is the capital of Barbados ?
100
he is from Philadelphia
What is Where was Franklin from?
100
elders
What is sires ?
200
Speech or writing that uses too many words.
What is Verbiage(N)
200
Accepts the government when least governed.
What is When Does Thoreau Accept the Government ?
200
Nigeria
Who was kidnapped with him?
200
there are 13 of these.
What is How many virtues where there?
200
“By the rude bridge that arched the flood” what literary device is used
What is Personification
300
Smart knowledge
What is Sagacious(Adj.)
300
Fought over the ownership of Texas.
What is what sparked Mexican-American war?
300
His sister was kidnapped with him.
Who was kidnapped with Equiano.
300
Temperance Silence Order Resolution Frugality Tranquility Humility Industry
What is Name six virtues?
300
The old north bridge in Concord.
What is the “rude bridge” ?
400
Charm
What is Beguile (V)
400
To stand for what you what.
What is Thoreau asking the citizens to do?
400
The journey was 5-6 months.
How long was the journey ?
400
It means don't settle for less.
What is What does he mean by “speckled axe”?
400
The American Revolution.
“The shot heard around the world”. What is this reference to ?
500
Hostile
What is Bellicose(Adj.)
500
Law Broken Public Action Peaceful Consequences Conscience Law Unjust
What are the 6 characteristics of civil disobedience?
500
Because of his youth.
What is Why was Equiano not put into chains?
500
All future generations of people.
What is Posterity?
500
The memory of the war.
What is the main idea?
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