Constitutional Argument - Susan B. Anthony
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of Susan B Anthony’s speech?
to escape prosecution for voting
to advocate for the voting rights of all citizens
to criticize the use of masculine pronouns
to question the legality of the Civil Rights Law
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on Anthony's argument, why does she believe that women should have the right to vote?
because men have always had the right to vote
because she wants to rewrite the Constitution
because the Constitution guarantees it
because women are not subject to taxation
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence does Anthony provide to challenge the exclusion of women from voting rights?
examples of men's rights being protected
the dictionary definition of citizenship
the use of masculine pronouns in the Constitution
the manipulation of legal documents
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Evaluate
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Anthony use the preamble of the Federal Constitution to support her argument?
by emphasizing women's role in forming the nation
by criticizing the formation of the nation
by advocating for taxation reform
by questioning the definition of citizenship
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Anthony's speech, what is the significance of the phrase "we, the people" from the preamble?
It refers only to white male citizens.
It includes all citizens, including women.
It excludes African American citizens.
It emphasizes the power of the government.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Evaluate
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Anthony suggest by highlighting the manipulation of pronouns in legal documents?
The pronouns used are neutral.
Women should be exempted from taxation.
Women's voting rights are protected.
Women should not be subject to penalties for crimes.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Evaluate
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "disfranchised" mean in the context of the passage?
empowered
disrespected
deprived of rights
enlightened
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.4
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