A Nation Is Born Study Guide Flashcards
Describe the steps Franklin takes to achieve moral perfection. How long does he plan to focus on each virtue? Why does he do this?
He compiles 13 virtues in a book.
He focuses on one virtue per week and marks his flaws.
He does it so that the task is not overwhelming.
Which virtue is the most difficult for Franklin to achieve?
Order
The fact that Franklin thought he would achieve moral perfection demonstrates what kind of character trait?
Confidence optimism determination
Franklin states, “Who having a garden to weed does not attempt to eradicate all the bad herbs at once…. But works on one of the beds at a time.”
Which of his own actions does he mean this comparison to illustrate?
Franklin chooses to focus on one virtue at a time rather than focus on all of them at once. Like pulling one bed of weeds from the garden at a time.
Which passage needs the most interpretation order to draw conclusions about Franklins meaning?
“A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself to keep his friends in countenance”
In crisis number one what does Paine mean when he says, “What we Obtain too cheap we esteem too lightly”
What we gain too easily will not seem as important
What emotions does Paine appeal to in his speech? (Slavery, bondage, murder)
Anger
What are the reasons Paine gives for supporting the fight for liberty?
The fight will help provide for a better life for one’s family.
What are Paines most important points in the speech?
1.) America was oppressed under Britain.
2.) Colonist need to endure, preserver, and fight for freedom.
3.) The king is like a thief breaking into a house.
Paine compares America’s war against Britain to:
A thief breaking into a house
What does Paine mean when he says Summer Soldier and Sunshine Patriot?
They only support the military in their convenience or time of peace.
In the declaration of independence one of Jeffersons main complaints is:
The king created chaos by refusing to pass/administer just laws.
From the declaration of independence what could be inferred about Jeffersons general attitude towards the revolution?
The revolution is the last result. They tried to avoid it.
Which of the following statements most appeals to the emotions of horror and disgust?
“He is at this time transporting large armies… To complete the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun.”
Why is it effective for Jefferson to list a self evident truths at the beginning of the declaration?
It shows that he/the colonists is/are reasonable + not jumping into war.
What is the main purpose of Henry speech in VA convention?
It is to persuade people to fight for their freedom against Britain.
Which of these remarks uses logical arguments to appeal to reason?
”I ask gentlemen, sir, what means is this martial array, if it’s purpose be not to force us to submission?”
