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The Frontier Heritage
The New Colossus
Amy Tan, Two Kinds
American culture 1
American culture 2
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When did the frontier era end?
Around 1890.
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What does "colossus" refer to?
The Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Liberty.
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How is this text relevant to theme of the American dream?
The mother lives out the dream through her daughter.
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How many states comprise the United States?
50.
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What's the name of the female personification of America?
Columbia.
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Who wrote the text?
Edward N. Kearny
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What does the poet mean by calling the statue the "mother of exiles"?
She welcomes and protects the immigrants.
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What's a prodigy?
A gifted person.
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Which countries does the US share its borders with?
Canada & Mexico
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What's the name of the current FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States)?
Michelle Obama.
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Who was Frederick Jackson Turner?
An American historian.
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Who's the poet?
Emma Lazarus.
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What was the name of the piano teacher?
Mr. Chong
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What's the official language of the United States?
None.
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What is the name of John Gant’s 1872 painting? We talked about it in relaton to the statue of liberty.
"American Progress".
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When did the first colonists settle on the eastern part of the American continent? (century)
The 1600's.
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What does "storied pomp" mean?
It refers to Europe's history.
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What does "Ni kan" mean?
You watch.
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What "unalienable rights" does the Declaration of Independence promise?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Who was the first American president?
George Washington.
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When was the text written?
1984.
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What is this kind of poem called?
A sonnet.
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What was the piece that Jing-mei played at the talent show?
Pleading Child
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Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Joe Biden.
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How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
305 feet/93 m (including pedestal)