How does the structure of “The Star-Spangled Banner” emphasize its main idea

In this assignment, you will complete the following steps:

1. Analyze: You will answer five questions about the U.S. and French national anthems to analyze them for evidence of Enlightenment ideas.
2. Research: You will research the major causes, influences, characteristics, and consequences of the American and French revolutions and then complete a graphic organizer with your findings.
3. Synthesize: You will write two paragraphs summarizing the similarities and differences between the two revolutions.

Listen to the national anthem of the United States and the national anthem of France. As you listen, try to pick out the ideas that came from Enlightenment thinkers. Then use the two anthems to answer the questions below.

1. What evidence of Enlightenment ideas did you find in the two anthems? Give specific words from the anthems in your answer.

2. Compare the two anthems. How are they similar, and how do these similarities reflect each country’s revolution?

4. Which anthem reflects more ideas of the Enlightenment, and why do you think this is? Give specific evidence from the lyrics in your answer.

5. How does the structure of “The Star-Spangled Banner” emphasize its main idea?

Research the causes, influences, characteristics, and consequences of the American and French revolutions to fill in the table below. Be sure to complete each section of the table. Use your previous lessons and activities to find the information.