Georgia and the Revolution

Question 1

Based on this passage, which sentence best describes Nancy Hart?

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She supported American independence.

Question 2

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According to this author, the stories about Nancy Hart .: likely have some basis in truth; As a result, they are to the study of Georgia’s past.: very important

Question 3

unimportant✔ very important

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✔ very important

Question 4

Which part of this passage might make a reader question the accuracy of this story?

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The author characterizes this story as “the stuff of myth, legend, and local folklore.”

Question 5

What facts are presented in this article? Check all that apply.

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an explanation of why the men came to Hart’s cabin; a description of how Hart removed the troops’ weapons; a description of how the troops reacted after Hart threatened them

Question 6

This article was published in a newspaper in 1825. Why would a historian question the reliability of this source?

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It was published long after the event occurred.

Question 7

What facts are presented in this article? Check all that apply.

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the number of Tories who came to the cabin; a list of exactly what Nancy cooked for a meal; a description of how the troops reacted after Hart threatened them

Question 8

How is the account from 1825 different from the account in the modern encyclopedia?

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The encyclopedia describes Hart shooting two men, while the newspaper does not.

Question 9

✔ likely have some basis in truthare reliable and trueare completely false

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✔ likely have some basis in truth; According to this author, the stories about Nancy Hart .: likely have some basis in truth; As a result, they are to the study of Georgia’s past.: very important

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