The Pious Puritans
What does the word "pious" mean?
Devoutly religious
The main philosophy behind Enlightenment thinking is...
Reason/logic/rationality
Short statements expressing rules for behavior written by Franklin are called...
Maxims
The name of Paine's political pamphlet that expressed the idea of declaring independence from Britain is called...
In what century did the Puritan immigrants come to America?
The 1600s
(1615-1690)
The political ideology behind Enlightenment thinking is...
Democracy
Graphics expressing political satire created by Franklin are called...
Political Cartoons
Paine believed that government was necessary (although "evil" because...)
No person is free from vice or sin
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos
For what purpose was the Massachusetts Bay colony founded?
To be a religious haven for the Puritans fleeing persecution ("City on the Hill")
True or False: Enlightenment thinkers rejected Christianity
False - most were Christian but believed in free will, and rejected predestination
Franklin's brother is responsible for what famous invention?
The printing press
Why can "no man be an island"?
Everyone has different skills, strengths, and weaknesses that must be traded for society to flourish
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
"Their kids are walkin' around the hallway
Plagued by pain in their heart
A world so hateful, some would rather die than be who they are"
Pathos
Who is the first colonist to be a published poet?
Anne Bradstreet
Which two Enlightenment inventors and scientists created almanacks?
Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Banneker
Systematic is a word used to describe how Franklin worked to achieve what goal?
Moral Perfection
Why was Paine against the idea of monarchy?
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
In a recent poll in the United Kingdom, "All I Want for Christmas is You" was ranked as the most annoying Christmas song ("Carey defeats Wham").
"Who says a needle in my hand better fits" is from what literary work?
"The Prologue" by Anne Bradstreet
The essay form of writing used that promoted specific political opinions is called...
Pamphlet
Impulse is often stronger than reason
In what year did Paine write "Common Sense"?
1776
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
The oppression of the British to the colonists is not unlike the enslavement of my brethren.
Logos