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American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test Answers

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Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to

A
convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army.
B
show readers the proper qualities a general should have.
C
prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
D
make readers concerned and nervous about their future.
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Marina, an excellent basketball player.
B
Marina has very strong basketball skills.
C
Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.
D
Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Inaugurated in 2009, Barack Obama had won the presidential election in 2008.
B
Barack Obama, who won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
C
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected, and he was inaugurated in 2009.
D
Barack Obama won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
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In 1782, Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called "On the King of England's Speech." This pamphlet most likely included

A
Paine's opinions about the king's speech.
B
a letter from Paine to the king about his speech.
C
an objective analysis of the king's speech.
D
a description of why the king chose to speak.

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