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100

The Declaration of Independence, The Federalist

Thomas Jefferson

100

Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition

Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca

100

Anecdotes of an American Crow

Contributes human characteristics to nonhuman species

100

The Crisis No. 1 (2)

  • Reminds colonists of the noble cause they are fighting for and the consequences of defeat (tyranny and slavery)

  • Uses strong language to shame those who consider abandoning the cause

100

Name everyones first and last name in the GC

Madison Trout, Abby Christensen, Devin Hunter, Kaden Karu, Margret Dow (Maggie if all else correct), George Jenson

200

The Private Journal of a Journey from Boston to New York in Year 1704

Sarah Kemble Knight

200

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Jonathan Edwards

200

Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America

Differences in the Natives’ manners

200

The Federalist (2)

  • Believed that the Federalists wanted to establish a government with independent authorities that would oppress the people

  • Federalists believed in strong central government; Democratic-Republicans believed that states should have more rights

200

What is the yellow wallpaper about

Not skin

300

The Wonders of the Invisible World

Cotton Mathers

300

Anecdotes of an American Crow

William Bartram

300

Letters to an American Farmer (3)

  • Explores relationship between humans and the land (land shapes society)

  • Tone changes from optimistic to disillusioned

  • Describes America as a melting pot of people and cultures

300

The Declaration of Independence (3)

  • Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  • All people have inherent, inalienable rights; government is meant to protect these rights

  • ‘Self-evident truths’

300

What is professor Smiths first name

Sharon

400

A Model of Christian Charity

John Winthrop

400

Letters to an American Farmer

J. Hector St. John De Crevecoeur

400

An Account of the Montauk Indians, on Long Island (3)

  • Starts school combining Natives and non-Natives

  • Talks about Native religious belief system giving a sense of connectedness with the Earth

  • Blames white people for introducing alcohol, disease, and prostitution to Natives

400

Of Plymouth Plantation (3)

  • Uses simple language to achieve clarity

  • Themes of Christianity, violence, and the state

  • Emphasizes importance of working together for the collective good, while also recognizing individual accomplishments

400

What number am I thinking of

4

500

Of Plymouth Plantation

William Bradford

500

An Account of the Montauk Indians, on Long Island

Samson Occom

500

The Autobiography: Part Two (4)

  • Founded first public library

  • Knew that books can be controversial

  • Views religion as tyrannical

  • Goal of achieving moral perfection

500

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (4)

  • Corrupt sinners face a fearful judgment

  • It’s God’s choice what happens to everyone

  • God’s righteous wrath will come suddenly and unexpectedly

  • God’s wrath is that dammed water, the longer it is held back the greater the force when released

500

What is Madison's Middle name

Marie