Question

Literature Unit I: Historical Documents

What leader introduced the Declaration of Independence?
What was the purpose of this Document?
One’s natural rights include life, liberty and ______.
The Declaration of Independence was written in response to_____.
How many colonies signed off on this document?
What did the fore fathers do “four score and seven years” ago?
What king was this document most critical of?
According to the Declaration of Independence, what was the purpose of government?
What is the significance of the date: July 4, 1776?
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
What does the second amendment protect?
What four things does the fifth amendment provide?
How is the eighth amendment used in criminal court?
The Pedestrian
How does Mr. Mead's profession act as a threat to society in "The Pedestrian"?
What is the setting of the text?
Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Mead?
How many policemen were in one car?
What do phrases like “grassy seams”, “bustling walkways” and” lumpy walk” imply?
How does Mr. Mead contrast with his surroundings?
What is the genre of the text?
Who is the author of the text?
What is Mr. Mead’s profession?
Where was Mr. Mead taken?
Why was crime ebbing in the city?
The Rockpile
Who was the antagonist (s) in the text “ The Rockpile”?
What stage was the story in when Gabriel demanded what happened to Roy?
Roy’s mom defending him once she notices that Gabriel isn't being fair to him is what stage of the story?
What point of view is the text told?
Who is the protagonist (s) withing the text?
What city and era did the story take place?
What is the theme of the “Rockpile”?
What does the rockpile symbolize?
What is the exposition of the text?
Define inciting incident?
A Visit to Grandmothers
What is the mood and theme of “A Visit to Grandmothers House”?
Why did Charles’ leave home at fifteen?
What does characterization reveal about Charles?
What is Chig’s initial impression of his father in “A Visit to Grandmothers’ House”?
What is Charles’ reason for visiting his mama?
How did the mother justify the different treatment of her children?
What does characterization reveal about GL?
Who is the author of “A Visit to Grandmothers’ House”?
What lesson about life can be learned from the story?
When did Charles facial expression reveal his underlying pain?
The Man Who Was Almost A Man
What indicated for you that racism was a factor within Dave’s life?
What does the train symbolize within the text?
What does the ending of the story indicate for Dave?
List the explicit details of Jenny’s death.
What is the basic conflict in “ The Man Who was Amos a Man”? Is it internal or external?
What is the role that perception has in the text?
How is the search for power demonstrated throughout the text
List three ways that race plays a role within the text.
How are Dave’s parents and community responsible for his demise?
How does the title of the text impact the message of the text?
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Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson introduced the Declaration of Independence.

The purpose of the Declaration was to declare the American colonies' independence from Britain.

The Natural Rights

One's natural rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The Declaration was written in response to British tyranny and the desire for independence.

Thirteen colonies signed the Declaration of Independence.

"Four score and seven years ago" refers to the opening of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863, about 87 years after the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

The Declaration was critical of King George III.

According to the Declaration, the purpose of government is to secure the unalienable rights of its citizens.

July 4, 1776, is significant as it marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.

The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.

The Fifth Amendment provides protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, due process, and eminent domain.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment; it's used to ensure fair treatment in criminal court cases.