6.13 Unit Test: Medium and Message- Part 1

Read the passage. excerpt from Washington's Farewell Address, published in the Philadelphia Daily American Advertiser, September 19, 1796 Which quotation from this passage best expresses the concept that every citizen's well-being depends on a unified government and protecting it is of the highest importance? A. "...for it is it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize." B. "You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together." C. "The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations." D. "The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you."

A. "...for it is it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize."

Read the passage. excerpt from "The Siege of Boston"by Allen French Read the passage and view the image. Which detail is included in the passage but not in the image? A. The colonists stood their ground, and the troops were led away. B. The people killed in the attack included both soldiers and townspeople. C. Armed soldiers took aim and fired at unarmed civilians on the street. D. The British had bayonets attached to their guns.

A. The colonists stood their ground, and the troops were led away.

Read this sentence from Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Banneker was a free man descended from African slaves. In his letter to Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of State, Banneker condemned slavery and attempted to persuade Jefferson to end the practice of slavery in the United States. "...but Sir how pitiable is it to reflect, that altho you were so fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father of mankind, and of his equal and impartial distribution of those rights and privileges which he had conferred upon them, that you should at the Same time counteract his mercies, in detaining by fraud and violence so numerous a part of my brethren under groaning captivity and cruel oppression, that you should at the Same time be found guilty of that most criminal act, which you professedly detested in others, with respect to yourselves." Which statement most accurately describes a theme developed in this sentence? A. Equality is a blessing that is earned, not inherited. B. Some are deserving of freedom, and others are not. C. A nation cannot call itself free and equal until all of its citizens are free and equal. D. Discrimination and injustice cannot exist where the rights of the individual come first.

C. A nation cannot call itself free and equal until all of its citizens are free and equal.

Read the passage. excerpt from "The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America"by Thomas Jefferson How does paragraph 2 and its three key points relate to the introduction of the passage? A. They relate the history of similar rebellions against unfair European governments. B. They describe the reforms that the American colonists tried to persuade England to institute. C. They set forth the principles that justify the American colonies' revolt against England. D. They give factual examples of ways in which England mistreated the American colonies.

C. They set forth the principles that justify the American colonies' revolt against England.

Read the passage. excerpt from Benjamin Banneker' s letter to Thomas Jefferson Throughout his letter, how does Banneker try to convince Jefferson that slavery is wrong? A. He appeals to Jefferson as an equal. B. He provides evidence of how badly enslaved people are treated. C. He provides evidence of how well he has done as a freed black man. D. He appeals to Jefferson's sense of justice.

D. He appeals to Jefferson's sense of justice.

Read the passage. excerpt from Benjamin Banneker' s letter to Thomas Jefferson What is a central claim of Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson? A. Freedom and tranquility are heavenly gifts that certain people deserve. B. Americans should be grateful that they escaped British tyranny. C. Though they may not look alike or worship the same, people should be respectful. D. The same maker creates all people, so all people share the same intelligence and emotions.

D. The same maker creates all people, so all people share the same intelligence and emotions.

Select the sentence that most clearly conveys a biased interpretation of the soldiers' actions. excerpt from "The Siege of Boston" by Allen French For three days there was, among the two regiments stationed in the town, anger which the inhabitants endeavored to allay by the discharge of the ropemaker who gave the original insult, and by agreements made with the commanding officer, Colonel Dalrymple. But, as afterwards appeared, there were warnings of further trouble. Cautions were given to friends of the soldiers not to go on the streets at night. The soldiers and their women could not refrain from dark hints of violence to come. It is even possible that violence was concerted. On the night of the fifth a number of soldiers assembled in Atkinson Street. "They stood very still until the guns were fired in King Street, then they clapped their hands and gave a cheer, saying, 'This is all that we want'; they then ran to their barracks and came out again in a few minutes, all with their arms, and ran toward King Street." "I never," so runs another testimony, "saw men or dogs so greedy for their prey as these soldiers seemed to be."

I never," so runs another testimony, "saw men or dogs so greedy for their prey as these soldiers seemed to be

Read the passage. excerpt from "The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America" by Thomas Jefferson Part A- What does the phrase "dissolve the political bands" mean in paragraph 1 of this passage? A. to restructure a government B. to end the relationship with a government C. to elect new leadership D. to revolt against authority Question 2 Part B- Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence explains a reason to "dissolve political bands"? 1. "...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government," 2. "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed," 3. "...Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes..." 4. "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,"

Part A- B. to end the relationship with a government Part B- 1. "...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,"

Read the passage. excerpt from "The Siege of Boston" by Allen French Part A- Read the passage and view the image. Which choice states an accurate analysis of both works? A. The text describes a large battle, whereas the image shows a small skirmish. B. Both works feature the victory on the part of the townspeople. C. Both works detail a scene of chaos and tragedy. D. The text provides dry facts, whereas the image conveys emotion. Question 2 Part B- Which detail from the passage is also featured in the image depicting the Boston Massacre? 1. The townspeople crowded forward, throwing snowballs and sticks. 2. The townspeople stormed the barracks, rioting in a way similar to those seen in Europe and England. 3. The cheering English soldiers ran from their barracks, ready to fight the townspeople. 4. The soldiers lined up between the State House and King Street, facing the townspeople.

Part A- C. Both works detail a scene of chaos and tragedy. Part B- 4. The soldiers lined up between the State House and King Street, facing the townspeople.