Lesson 4- The American Dream

Front 1

Which of these was not true at the time the Declaration of Independence was written?

Back 1

King George was reading the "Olive Branch Petition."

Front 2

Which of the following steps did Edie Waddell take to achieve her goals?

Back 2

all of these

Front 3

Referring to the story about Sandra Day O'Connor, what did Justice O'Connor do when she was faced with discrimination?

Back 3

She decided to look for a job in public service.

Front 4

Referring to the passages by Frederick Douglass, according to Frederick Douglass's observations why did many well-meaning people, including abolitionists, still struggled with prejudice toward him?

Back 4

They had been falsely taught their entire lives to fear black people. For them, overcoming those fears took some courage.

Front 5

Referring to the story about Sandra Day O'Connor, why did Sandra Day O'Connor have a difficult time finding a job out of law school?

Back 5

No law firm in California wanted to hire her because of her gender.

Front 6

Which of the following activities will best help you achieve your goals?

Back 6

writing out long-term goals and working toward smaller, "stepping stone" goals to get there

Front 7

Referring to the story about Sandra Day O'Connor, which of the following "firsts" can Sandra Day O'Connor be credited with?

Back 7

First female justice on the supreme court, first woman to serve as state senate majority leader.

Front 8

Referring to the passages by Frederick Douglass, how would you describe Frederick Douglass's attitude when writing his autobiography?

Back 8

humored, but a little irritated

Front 9

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back 9

The British government repeatedly ignored the colonists' rights.

Front 10

How can you best overcome your prejudices?

Back 10

learn more about the people you are prejudiced against

Front 11

Your friend tells you he has read the Declaration of Independence and that equality is not an important part of its message. What do you do?

Back 11

disagree
"We hold these truths to be self-evident- that all men are created equal..."

Front 12

How are prejudice and ignorance related?

Back 12

prejudices show how little a person knows about another person or group

Front 13

How would you summarize what happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence?

Back 13

Many died from the hardships of the Revolutionary War. Some were tortured, many lost their fortunes, and some lost their families.

Front 14

Referring to the passages by Frederick Douglass, why was Mr. Douglass unwilling to move to the Jim Crow car?

Back 14

He wanted to help people understand that the rule was irrational.

Front 15

Referring to the story about Sandra Day O'Connor, to what did Sandra Day O'Connor attribute her motivation to never admit defeat?

Back 15

Her grandmother's confidence in her ability to suceed in any endeavor.

Front 16

Referring to the passages by Frederick Douglass, how did Col. Clifford help others overcome their prejudices?

Back 16

He was happy to see Mr. Douglass and sat next to him.

Front 17

How can you best help other people overcome their prejudices?

Back 17

Show them that you are not prejudiced.

Front 18

According to our discussion of Justice O'Connor's story, what attribute is not essential to achieving your dream?

Back 18

Sociability

Front 19

What do American independence, women's rights, and civil rights all have in common?

Back 19

all three are concerned with respecting the rights and equality of people

Front 20

What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence have to lose?

Back 20

their land and money, their honor, and maybe even their lives