English 11 - Semester 1 Era Review

Question 1

driven by the idea of belonging to themselves, not a king in a far-away land

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 2

believed humans were naturally sinful and bound for wickedness

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 3

probably would visit the national parks at every opportunity

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Native American

Question 4

pushed back against the way things had "always been done"

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 5

growing cities allowed them to meet with others and explore new ways of thinking

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 6

most poetry from this era mentions God or faith

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 7

established industry, which led to greater prosperity

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 8

worked hard to establish themselves in America

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 9

believed land should belong to people, specifically the people of Britain, France, and Spain

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 10

likely arrived 12,000 to 70,000 years ago

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Native American

Question 11

dreamed of creating a theocracy in which Biblical laws should be the same as government laws

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 12

writers were essayists or orators who used persuasion to change others' ideas

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 13

writings included hymns, sermons, histories, journals, and autobiographies

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 14

believed the people belonged to the land

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Native American

Question 15

saw nature as an uncivilized place, inherently full of evil

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 16

characters in their stories often communicate directly with nature

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Native American

Question 17

writers reveal insights into nature and the wilderness by telling stories

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Native American, Revolutionary/Rationalist, Colonial/Puritan

Question 18

a people of youth, innocence, optimism, risk-taking, and originality

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 19

one famous writing described the voyage to the New World, which was very dangerous

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 20

saw animals as part of their wider community

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Native American

Question 21

improvements in technology and agriculture led to the growth of the nation

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 22

emphasized the idea of community

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Native American, Colonial/Puritan, Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 23

era ends with the arrival of settlers and the advent of disease, subjugation, and cruelty

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Native American

Question 24

human beings and nature live in harmony

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Native American

Question 25

brutal reality of life: avoid starving to death or falling prey to cold, disease, or animals

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 26

believed that nature should not be feared but honored as the source of life

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Native American

Question 27

strong ethics of hard work and self-discipline guided them

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 28

writings included origin myths and hero stories

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Native American

Question 29

believed in the power of education (but mainly to read the Bible)

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 30

themes often include community, helping others, and connectedness of humans and nature

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Native American

Question 31

inspired by brilliant scientists like Galileo and Newton

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 32

thoughtfully used the connotations of words to manipulate listeners' emotions

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 33

era is marked by bloodshed and violence

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 34

major government documents came out of this era

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 35

probably would have been inspired by movies like Braveheart and Independence Day

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 36

stories may include different locations, animals, or cultures, but similar themes

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Native American

Question 37

Which list puts the 4 eras we've studied in their proper chronological order?

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Native American, colonial/Puritan, revolutionary/rationalist, Romantic

Question 38

probably would have been appalled by the state of modern American morality

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 39

emphasized themes of individual strength and self-reliance

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 40

writers were often anonymous

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Native American

Question 41

writings included speeches, pamphlets, essays, and newspaper articles

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 42

valued science, logic, and reason over faith

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 43

emphasized the Bible as the source of all knowledge

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 44

learned to make the wilderness productive on small farms and large plantations

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 45

writers were everyday people writing about daily life or religion

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 46

push to purify the Church led them to seek out a new land

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Colonial/Puritan

Question 47

believed the "social contract" should form the basis of government

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 48

believed people were good by nature and capable of building a strong society

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Revolutionary/Rationalist

Question 49

helped early settlers survive the harsh, new conditions they faced

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Native American

Question 50

believed traveling to America was going to be like arriving in a "new Eden"

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Colonial/Puritan

English 11 - Semester 1 Era Review

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English 11 - Semester 1 Era Review

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