Topic: Literacy in History / Social Studies
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- Q1Which idea introduced in the first two paragraphs is developed throughout the article?The War for Independence followed years of conflict that colonists could not resolve peacefully with England.The Declaration of Independence expresses timeless democratic principles.The War for Independence began two years before the Declaration of Independence was created.The delegates to the Continental Congress acted heroically when they signed the Declaration of Independence.120sRH.9-10.2
- Q2What does the use of the word "extralegally" in paragraph 5 indicate about colonial activities in the period before the American Revolution?Colonists were able to gain unanimous support for their demands to the English monarchy.Colonists acted in ways to hide their actions from the British.Colonists wanted to gain European support for their independence from England.Colonists first attempted to voice their complaints through legitimate political means.60sRH.9-10.9
- Q3How does the author structure the article in order to highlight the growing tension between the English and the colonists?by chronologically presenting most of the events in the conflictby providing the colonists' perspective on events and then contrasting them with British views of the same eventsby comparing the build-up to the Declaration of Independence to similar conflicts around the globeby alluding to the final cost of the Revolutionary War in human lives on both sides60sRH.9-10.5
- Q4How does the article highlight the importance of the Declaration of Independence?by noting that the Declaration was written after the start of the American Revolutionby citing other documents created by American patriotsby explaining what occurred at the First Continental Congressby recognizing the Declaration as a significant American symbol60sRH.9-10.5
- Q5In paragraph 1, how does Oppenheimer structure the opening of his speech to advance his argument?He criticizes some unpopular authority figures in order to gain the sympathy of the members of the audience.He positions himself as a colleague of the members of the audience in order to increase a feeling of fellowship and community.He praises the accomplishments of the members of the audience in order to deflect their potential dismissal of the subject of the speech.He sets forth his credentials as an expert on the subject of his speech in order to gain the respect of the members of the audience.60sRH.9-10.5
- Q6How does Oppenheimer develop his claim in paragraph 7 that "It is not good to be a scientist, and it is not possible, unless you think that it is of the highest value to share your knowledge, to share it with anyone who is interested"?He provides limited scientific data to show that the belief expressed in the claim has been accepted by most scientists.He gives several examples from history to demonstrate that many different cultures have believed the claim to be true.He offers a thorough analysis of why the claim has been useful in the development of scientific knowledge.He builds upon the belief expressed in the claim without providing specific evidence to support it.60sRH.9-10.8
- Q7Which sentence provides an accurate summary of the scientists' request in this letter?This letter, written by the group of scientists that developed the atomic bomb, urges President Truman to use the weapon to gain power over the nation's enemies.This letter, written by the group of scientists that developed the atomic bomb, urges President Truman to use the weapon only as a last recourse.This letter, written by a group of scientists, expresses their fear of an atomic weapons attack on the United States.This letter, written by a group of scientists, reveals the manufacturer's design flaws in an atomic weapon used to subdue the Japanese.60sRH.9-10.2
- Q8Which statement describes a similarity between how Robert Oppenheimer and the writer in "A Petition to the President of the United States" discuss the atomic bomb?Both emphasize benefits of political power that come from possessing atomic capabilities.Both emphasize an appreciation for the residual benefits of atomic power.Both emphasize feelings of regret that the atomic bomb was developed.Both emphasize the urgency of considering carefully the consequences of using the atomic bomb.120sRH.9-10.6