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it is only by that spirit that we will ever be able to keep a
country. I love to think of those hardy men coming here
with the same spirit that led the pioneers to the West and
Farther West, the same spirit which in every part of our 15
land has accounted for our development.

Quiet men, not noisy men; sensible men, not foolish
men; straight men, honest men, dependable men, real
men--that is what we mean by Americanism.

--_From a Speech Delivered at
Easthampton, L. I., July 4, 1916._

1. What evidences do you find in the speech that it
was delivered in war times? When did we enter the
World War? On what occasion was the speech made?

2. Explain what Mr. Hughes describes as his "dream
of America."

3. Discuss: "But we want something more than
thrills in our patriotism," lines 22-24, page 357.

4. What ideals of democracy are described?

5. Define Americanism in your own words.

6. Explain what you think an ideal citizen of your
community should be and do; of your school.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A STATE?

BY WILLIAM JONES

What constitutes a State?
Not high-raised battlement or labored mound,
Thick wall or moated gate;
Not cities proud with spires and turrets crowned;
Not bays and broad-armed ports, 5
Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride;
Not starred and spangled courts,
Where low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride.
No:--men, high-minded men,
With powers as far above dull brutes endued 10
In forest, brake, or den,
As beasts excel cold rocks and brambles rude;
Men who their duties know,
But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain,
Prevent the long-aimed blow, 15
And crush the tyrant while they rend the chain:--
These constitute a State.

1. What is meant by the word "State" as it is here
used? In what "State" do you live?

2. How many things are named, which do not
constitute a State? Why do these things not make a
State?

3. What is it that makes a State? Why?

4. Give in your own words the meaning of lines
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