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Which is not written by Thomas Paine? mon Sense B. The American Crisis C. The Rights of Man D. The Autobiography D
“These are the times that try men’s souls,”…
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -- The American Crisis
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Review 1.Historical Background 2. American Enlightenment 3.Three Writers and their representative works
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Thomas Paine 托马斯· 潘恩 Political philosopher and writer
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Fight for the rights of man Help to spur and inspire two greatest revolutions of his age Common Sense 《常识》 The American Crisis 《美国的危机》 Rights of Man 《人的权利》 The Age of Reason 《理性的时代》
Exercise In American literature, the 18th century was the age of the Enlightenment. ___ was the dominant spirit. A.Humanism B. Rationalism C. Revolution D. Evolution B
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3. The War of Independence time span: 1775-1783 Two sides involved: 13 British colonies in N. A. vs. Great Britain Its causes: (Page 7) Growth of colonies: (social, economic, and political changes) British governing of the colonies
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2. The Autobiography 《自传》 Theme? Excerpt Thirteen Virtues
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Its style “It is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision.”
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“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one” -- Common Sense
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Which of the following stirred the world and helped form the American government? A.The American Crisis B. The Federalist C. Declaration of Independence D. The Age of Reason C
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Its significance
1.It is the classic of its kind in American literature.
2. It demonstrates the major principles of the Enlightenment in America. 3. It is the illustration of American dream.
Benjamin Franklin
本杰明· 富兰克林 ◆ A great writer, statesman, scientist, inventor
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Theory of electricity
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Historical background 1. The Great Awakening (1730s—1740s) series of religious revivals, led by Jonathan Edwards (Outstanding representative of Puritanism) His spiritual awakening occurred in two parts: the greatness of God’s sovereign human beings’ sinfulness
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2. The Enlightenment/ The Age of Reason It is an intellectual revolution originated in the European Continent, and then its impact found expression in America. The Enlighteners advocated publicly to study “man” instead of “God”. The Enlightenment emphasized on “reason”, and required people to pay attention to the social reality, advocating education and scientific research.
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Leading writers/ Founding Fathers of the United States Benjamin Franklin Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson
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Main drafter of
Declaration of Independence
《独立宣言》
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Impact of the Declaration 1. Ideal of Equality “all men are created equal” the Civil War, the civil rights movement, & movement for women’s rights 2. Defense of the right to rebel against an unjust government the French Revolution
Works 1. Poor Richard’s Almanac
《格言历书》
“God helps them that help themselves. Fish and Visitors stink in 3 days. At 20 years of age the Will reigns; at 30 the Wit; at 40 the Judgment. Lend money to an Enemy, and thou’lt gain him, to a Friend and thou’lt lose him. Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”
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“God help them that help themselves” is found in ____’s work. A.Paine B. Franklin C. Washington D. Jefferson B
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“These are the times that try men’s souls”, these words were once read to Washington’s troops and did much to spur excitement to further action with hope and confidence. Who is the author of these words? A. Benjamin Franklin B. Thomas Paine C. Thomas Jefferson D. George Washington B