RC Historical: Thomas Paine / James Chalmers

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According to Passage 1, Great Britain should feel “more shame upon her conduct” (line 35) because
- her past behavior led to her own denizens escaping to America in the first place.
- Great Britain has not allowed America complete representation in its government.
- Great Britain’s attitude is one of self-preservation but with care for its dependents.
- she was a mother figure to all those who sought her help in Europe and in the new American colonies.
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Question2
A central idea of Passage 1 is that
- Great Britain has protected the colonies from being involved in unnecessary wars.
- America should be independent but remain allied to Great Britain to gain more economic assets.
- continuing to partner with Great Britain would result in zero benefits to American colonies.
- America should seek independence from Great Britain to have representation in British government.
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Question3
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
- Lines 1-5 (“I have \(\ldots\)effect.”)
- Lines 6-9 (“I challenge \(\ldots\)Britain.”)
- Lines 21-25 (“But Great \(\ldots\)dominion.”)
- Lines 44-46 (“Britain, being \(\ldots\)farcical.”)
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The author’s repetition (“But\(\ldots\) say some.”) in lines 21 and lines 34 primarily serves to
- emphasize that some commonly held beliefs about British rule over America are indeed incorrect.
- prevent political opponents from taking action.
- develop the idea that there are greater issues to be considered.
- persuade Americans that it is their right to fight for their independence from any and all oppressors.
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Question5
As used in line 47, “contemporary” most nearly means
- modern
- coexistent
- peer
- obsolete
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Passage 2’s main point is that
- wars will be inevitable without British support.
- Great Britain should tighten its control over the colonies to prevent it from revolting.
- due to the many benefits of British rule, the colonies should be compliant.
- America has no right to establish its own country because it owes its prosperity to Great Britain.
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Question7
As used in line 51, “compound” most nearly means
- multiple
- complexity
- composite
- addition
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Question8
When James Chalmers states that “I dread the event of a reconciliation with Britain” (lines 64-67) he believes that violent protests will be
- inevitable
- possible
- preferable
- deterred
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Question9
Which statement most clearly reflects the relationship between the passages?
- Passage 2 ignores Passage 1’s claims in the development of his argument.
- Passage 2 challenges the arguments made in Passage 1 and provides direct consequences.
- Passage 2 deflects each point made in Passage 1 by discrediting the author.
- Passage 2 discusses the inherent philosophical issues to the arguments presented in Passage 1.
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Question10
In their discussion of America’s relationship with Great Britain, both passages reflect the idea that
- war will occur with France and Spain if America does not comply with Great Britain.
- countries have a right to throw off government when it becomes tyrannical.
- violence is likely if America agrees to return to Great Britain’s rule.
- independence should be based on a country’s sole ability to provide safety for its citizens.
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RC Historical: Thomas Paine / James Chalmers

RC Historical: Thomas Paine / James Chalmers

RC Historical: Thomas Paine / James Chalmers

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