Many Americans were disappointed when “Battle Hymn of the Republic” was not made the national anthem.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

Patriotic songs were frequently performed during theatrical events in the nineteenth century.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

Which of the following songs was Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land” reacting against?Multiple Choice“God Bless America”“America the Beautiful”“The Star Spangled Banner”“America”

Brother Michael Green suggested that “Over the centuries it has been put to music in quite different ways – from solemn Byzantine and Gregorian chant to more expansive Baroque and Classical scores.” In your opinion, should the music and the way in which the hymn is sung be as traditional as possible? Or should we modernise this hymn to suit our times? Explain your response.

In the nineteenth century, well-educated Americans considered American music superior to European music.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address? A:A. He wanted to remind the people of the ideals they were fighting for.B:B. He had great admiration for Thomas Jefferson and often used his words in speeches.C:C. He was making the point that the Union was fighting for its freedom from the Confederacy.D:D. He intended to convince the people that God was fighting on the Union side.