Uprising
What is an uprising?
a group act of rebellion or resistance. Revolt against government.
What is a synonym for "grievance."
complaint, something wrong or unfair, troubles
Mrs. Murphy is a ____________ believer that Piper is the best pug in the world.
fervent
Who is Mrs. Livingston?
Bella!
What were 2 grievances striking women had about the Triangle factory?
long hours, low wages, unsafe working conditions
What is a synonym for "denounce"?
criticize, reject, discredit, speak against
The students came together in ___________ united by their hatred of the uniform.
solidarity
What should you do before you read the story/text on a test?
a) highlight the text
b) read the questions
c) answer the questions
d) stress out
b) read the questions
What is women's suffrage?
The women's right to vote
Who should be CULPABLE for the Triangle Factory fire?
Matt Blanck and Isaac Harris
Listening in on the president's war plan was the only _____________ action I could take to save the world.
subversive
Who is the author of Uprising?
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Describe Jane and Yetta's different perspectives during the Triangle Fire.
Yetta saw the fire as a crisis where she took a leadership role trying to save the girls. Jane was at first worried about herself and didn't think she belonged, but then came to realize she was not better than the others.
What is an antonym for "fervent"?
A) passionate
B) lazy
C) sad
D) intense
B) lazy
Ms. Webb has a strong ____________ to be the loudest and best girl's basketball coach in the gym!
resolve OR conviction
What is the difference between a synonym and antonym?
synonyms are words that mean the SAME thing and antonyms mean the OPPOSITE
How did Haddix mostly change history to tell the story of the Triangle Factory Fire?
She created fictional protagonists to make the event more real and humanized.
Describe something that is tainted.
Something that is spoiled or damaged
Spongebob had to __________ for his bad choice to make a _____________ plan to overthrow the government of Bikini Bottom.
atone, subversive
What does it mean when we say someone's "class?"
How much money they make. (Rich, Poor, Middle class, etc)