American English History

American English History

University

10 Qs

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American English History

American English History

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.1, RL.7.9, RF.3.3B

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

elsa orellana

Used 5+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 1620 had an impact on the English language in America?

The American Revolution

The Arrival of the Pilgrims

Westward Expansion

The Industrial Revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the interactions with Native Americans and the challenges of the new environment shape the language use of the Pilgrims?

They adopted the Native American language completely

They continued to speak English without any changes

Their language use was influenced by the environment and interactions

  • They stopped speaking English altogether


Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the timeframe of the American Revolution?

1775-1783

1607-1620

1803-1812

  • 1861-1865


Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the westward expansion in the 19th century influence the English language in America?

It caused a decline in the use of English language

It led to the disappearance of American English

It resulted in a distinctive American English due to encounters with diverse cultures

It had no impact on the English language

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical period brought technological advancements and societal changes that impacted the English language in America?

Immigration Waves (19th-20th Century)

The Arrival of the Pilgrims (1620)

The Industrial Revolution (18th-19th Century)

  • Westward Expansion (19th Century)


Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did the Immigration Waves during the 19th and 20th centuries have on the English language in America?

It led to the disappearance of regional dialects in American English

It enriched the language through the influences of different languages, accents, and cultural expressions

It resulted in a decrease in the use of English language

  • It had no impact on the English language in America


Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key motivation behind some Americans advocating for the creation of a distinctly American form of English during the American Revolution?

They wanted to make English the same as British English

The desire for linguistic independence and a sense of national identity

They aimed to eliminate the use of English language in America

  • They had no specific motivation


Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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