Poetry and American History

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What is the primary organizational principle in poetry that follows fixed conventions?

Theme and message
Imagery and symbolism
Emotional tone and language
Meter or rhyme scheme (correct)

What was the basis of the economy in the South during the 19th century?

Slavery and plantation economy (correct)
Agriculture and manufacturing
Industrialization and mining
Trade and commerce

What was the event in 1865 that marked the end of the Civil War?

The Emancipation Proclamation
The Battle of Gettysburg
The assassination of President Lincoln
The surrender of Robert E. Lee (correct)

What was the approximate death toll of the American Civil War?

600,000 to 700,000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the celebrated figure who advocated against slavery?

Frederick Douglass (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following poetry terms with their descriptions:

Organic poetry = Poems following fixed conventions like meter or rhyme scheme Meter = Organization of parts in poetry for rhythm and rhyme Rhyme scheme = Primary organizational principle in poetry that lacks regular meter and rhyme Rhythm = Primary economic activity in the North Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic concepts with their regions:

Primary economic activity = The South's economy Key economic sector = The North Basis of the economy = The South Economic activity = The North's economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions:

Bloody battle = Event marking the harsh reality of the Civil War Lincoln's order = Celebrated figure for his advocacy against slavery Event in 1865 = Celebrated figure for his advocacy against slavery Civil War = Approximate death toll of the war Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reasons with their descriptions:

Belief in states controlling their own affairs = One reason Southerners opposed interference with slavery Southern opposition = Another reason for Southerners to oppose anti-slavery measures Anti-slavery measures = Belief in states controlling their own affairs Slavery = One reason for Southerners to oppose anti-slavery measures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical figures with their actions:

Celebrated figure = Advocated against slavery and issued an order to free slaves Lincoln = Celebrated figure for his advocacy against slavery and issued an order to free slaves Abolitionist = Celebrated figure for his advocacy against slavery and issued an order to free slaves President = Celebrated figure for his advocacy against slavery and issued an order to free slaves Signup and view all the answers

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