Colonial Literary Period
When did the colonial period begin?
1607-1775
When was the revolutionary period?
1765-1790
the order of all the parts in a sentence
Sentence Structure
Who gave the “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech?
Patrick Henry
A statement that says or proves that something is not true.
Rebuttal
Where did the settlements start during this period?
Jamestown and Plymouth Colony
Who were two people who talked about the independence of British rule?
Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine
a sentence with no dependent clauses attached to it.
Simple Sentence
Who said “The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
a claim made to rebut a previous claim
Counterclaim
What War happened during this time?
The French and Indian War
What is the main topic in the American Revolutionary period?
Political Themes
Something that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and is a complete idea.
Independent Clause
Who said: “We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.”
Martin Luther King Jr
An offer to each side a final opportunity to present their argument.
Closing Statements
What events happened during this period?
The Mayflower Compact, Boston Tea Party, and the 13 colonies.
What are Secular Laws?
The separation of Bible and state laws
a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. It combines the features of both compound and complex sentences2.
Compound-Complex
Who said, “Tear Down This Wall”
Ronald Reagan
About how long is each debate speech supposed to be?
Six minutes
When was Maryland established and what for?
It was established in 1632 as a haven for the English Catholics.
What are religious laws?
Laws from the Bible and the state that are believed to be the same
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
Compound sentences contain multiple independent clauses, while complex sentences include only one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Who said “Freedom or Death”?
Emmeline Pankhurst
The initial presentation of arguments and evidence in a debate, where a debater outlines their case, introduces key contentions, and sets the framework for the discussion.
Contructive Speech