Module 5 Quiz
Which of the following descriptions best characterizes Crevecoeur?
A British loyalist who romanticized and idealized life and experiences in America
According to the website "American enlightenment Thought," which of the following best characterizes Thomas Jefferson's attitude about our Constitution, and constitutions in general?
A Constitution should be seen as organic - a living thing - that can change as the opinions, popular thought, and imaginations of the people change
In the video clip "Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense," according to the historian N.A. M. Rodger, Thomas Paine can be described as:
A loose cannon; the kind of person you are embarrassed to have on your side
In her "Letter to Samson Occom," Phillis Wheatley says that "in every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle." What is that principle?
A love of freedom
What was the title of Phillis Wheatley's first (and only) book?
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
What comparison can Wheatley be said to make in her poem, "To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Darthmouth"?
She compared the Colonies' want of freedom to her own experience as a slave
Which of the following best characterizes Phillis Wheatley's attitude toward her subject in the poem "On the Death of Rev. Mr. George Whitefield, 1770"?
She sings his praises and likens him almost to a saint
Phillis Wheatley was born in Africa and bought and transported to America as a slave when she was about 7 or 8 years old. She wrote a poem about this titled, "On Being Brought from Africa to America." Which of the following terms best describes her attitiude about this experience?
Thankful
According to the video clips "Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense," / "Common Sense Becomes a Best Seller,"Thomas Paine is not only calling for independence. He is proposing a "radical new idea." What is this "radical new idea"?
That ordinary people can understand and participate in government - that they do not need a king
Thomas Paine's Common Sense can best be described as a logical extension or product of:
The Age of Enlightenment
Which important document of documents does Jones invoke to support his Petition, in 'Petition of the People of Colour?"
The Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence
Which of the following best captures the theme or mood of Phillis Wheatley's "To S.M. A Young African Painter, On Seeing His Works"?
The poet praises the artist's talents and wishes him continued success and inspiration
In the video clip "Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense," according to the historian Margaret Washington, how does Thomas Paine see the common people?
They were the Revolution
In discussing the unlimited possibilities of America, which author wrote, "We have it in our power to begin the world over again. A situation, similar to the present, hath not happened since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand,"?
Thomas Paine
According to Crevecoeur, what was the greatest political error the crown ever committed in America?
To cut off men from a country which wanted nothing but men
Finish the following quote from Common Sense, as used on the video clip, "Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense." "Remember that virtue and ability..."
are not hereditary.
In 'Petition of the People of Colour," what reason does Absalom Jones give for NOT requesting the immediate emancipation of all?
Because the degraded state of many, and their want of education, would greatly disqualify for such a change
Which of the following is NOT one of the "Six Key Ideas" of the American enlightenment as presented by the website, "American Enlightenment Thought"?
Democratism
How does Paine, in Common Sense, respond to the anti-Independence argument that Great Britain has been, and should continue to be, a source of protection for America?
He says that this is true but that she only did os for her own interests, for trade and dominion
