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Question 1

Read the excerpt from President Kennedy's Report to the American People.It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to be backed up by troops. It ought to be possible for American consumers of any color to receive equal service in places of public accommodation, such as hotels and restaurants and theaters and retail stores, without being forced to resort to demonstrations in the street, and it ought to be possible for American citizens of any color to register and to vote in a free election without interference or fear of reprisal. It ought to be possible, in short, for every American to enjoy the privileges of being American without regard to his race or his color. In short, every American ought to have the right to be treated as he would wish to be treated, as one would wish his children to be treated.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

anaphora to emphasize the lack of equality.

Question 2

Read the excerpt from "American Indian Civil Rights.”Over the years, American Indian activists have valiantly fought for reform and for the government to honor certain treaty obligations. Sarah Winnemucca, a member of the Northern Paiutes tribe, campaigned for better living conditions for her tribe in the late 1800s. She lectured around the country in an effort to increase support for her cause. Physician and lecturer Charles Eastman, who was part of the Sioux tribe, also strove to improve the circumstances of American Indians in the early 1900s through public speaking and serving in organizations such as the Society of American Indians.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The author uses words, such as “valiantly,” that have strong emotional connotations of courage and respect.

Question 3

In "In the Victory Garden," Henry agrees to help Olive and Pearl with their garden because he wants to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

take home some of the vegetables.

Question 4

Read "Evacuation."What was the name of the plan to relocate children to the English countryside during the war?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Operation Pied Piper

Question 5

In "Sugihara," Chiune and Yukiko work many long hours to issue visas because they want to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

protect the Jewish citizens who are camped outside their consulate.

Question 6

Read the excerpt from "American Indian Civil Rights.”One of the most sweeping blows to the American Indian community occurred in 1830 when President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. As a result, the government negotiated with tribes to move them to land west of the Mississippi River. The government then acquired their previously inhabited land. Some tribes reluctantly went along with the act.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sweeping blows

Question 7

Read the excerpt from "My First March.”A group in the back started fanning themselves and singing the song "Heatwave,” making everyone laugh and sing along.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an allusion.

Question 8

William Faulkner and John Steinbeck’s fiction expressed

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a regional revival.

Question 9

Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."For many American citizens, African American women among them, democracy was far from complete at home. However, these women joined the war effort and played a significant role in America’s success in World War II.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

"In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

Question 10

Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."This was unheard of. The United States had never drafted women into the military. Yet the army still maintained the limit on African American nurses. The hypocrisy was obvious.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an appeal to logic and reason

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