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Module 7 Short Responses – Question 1
Name three historical lenses that you could apply to gain a fuller picture of the relationship between Natives and white settlers. Be sure to respond to this question in no more than one sentence, using proper grammar.
Three historical lenses that could be used to gain a fuller picture of the relationship between Natives and white settlers would be a political lens, social lens, and military lens.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 2
Revise the thesis statement at the top of this page to reflect a more complex view of the relationship between Natives and white settlers. Your revised thesis statement should be longer than one sentence.
The conflicts that arose between the Natives and white settlers were brought about by more than just disputes over land. Political gain and religious differences, as well as misplaced feelings of the savagery of the Native community also played major roles in these conflicts.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 3
Name three historical lenses that you could use to look at the events described in the video you just saw.
By using a political lens you can look at the political implications that these events had on the
government and how these conflicts may have played a role in the decisions the government made in regard to the relationships between the English and Natives.
Using a cultural lens would bring to light the differences and similarities between the white settlers and the Native people.
In using a social lens, you can look at how the alliances and conflicts impacted each community separately as well as how society was changed between each Native community and the white settlers.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 4
Massasoit's decision to approach the Pilgrims about an alliance was contingent on what previous event or events? (Name one or two.)
Massasoit's decision to approach the Pilgrims about an alliance would not have happened if the Patuxet and Wampanog tribes were not wiped out by disease. The need to align themselves with the Pilgrims was necessary in order for them to have the numbers to defend themselves against their common enemy.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 5
Name one short-term consequence and one long-term consequence of the alliance between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims.
One of the short-term consequences of the alliance was the fact that they all had a mutual defense against their enemy and therefore had a short lived sense of security. The long-term consequence came about after more settlers arrived and shifted the power to the English. Increased tension and violence ensued and hundreds of Natives were killed or taken as slaves. The Native population was drastically reduced to half as a result.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 6
How has your understanding of the historical event in your essay changed as a result of your research? Describe one instance of a misconception or a wrong idea you had about your topic
that has been corrected after researching and writing about it.
Before I began my research of the Jonestown Massacres, my understanding and knowledge was pretty basic. I knew there was a large amount of people in a cult that killed themselves by drinking poisoned juice and that was about it. After conducting extensive research on this topic and looking for more of an explanation of why and how this could happen, I have a clearer understanding of how these types of cults work and the sheer power of manipulation the cult leader has on the followers. I have learned about the lengths Jim Jones would go to in order to keep his people loyal to his cause and convince them of his God-like abilities. Before this course, I would have believed that the people that fall victim to cult dynamics are weak, sheep-like people that are not wise enough to know right from wrong. I now know better and truly feel the victims of the People's Temple were murdered by Jim Jones by way of his manipulation and false prophecies imposed on his congregation.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 7
Name four historical lenses through which you could analyze the events of the Cherokee Removal. Specify one aspect of this event for each lens that you cite.
Political lens: Much of the Cherokee Removal included government treaties and the passing of political acts in order for the removals to take place. Statues were put into place that
stripped the Cherokee of their rights under state law and the Cherokee went to court to defend
themselves and their rights.
Cultural lens: In an effort to avoid the removal from their ancestral land, many Cherokee made an effort to become more assimilated to the European culture.
Social lens: The Cherokee Nation was divided between those that accepted the removal of their people and those that vowed to defend their rights to their lands. Leaders Chief John Ross and tribal elder Major Ridge each had different views which led to the division.
Economic lens: The Cherokee Nation conducted many trades with the European settlers. Many wealthy Cherokee families owned tobacco or cotton plantations that would help contribute to the overall health of the economy.
Module 7 Short Responses – Question 8
Agree or disagree with the following thesis statement: "The Treaty of New Echota was invalid, and the National Party was correct to oppose it." Cite at least three historical facts that support your position.
I agree with the thesis statement that the Treaty of Echota was invalid. The 1832 Supreme Court Ruling decision that individual states cannot interfere with Native's tribal sovereignty should be the first argument that this treaty was unfair and unconstitutional. The treaty negotiations also only included a small fraction of Cherokee Natives. The original treaty that was passed had included a provision that would allow individual Cherokee to remain east of the Mississippi if they were to give up the rights to their land and become American citizens, but President Jackson rejected that part of the treaty. This rejection should have nullified the entire deal. John Ross immediately denounced the treaty and the Cherokee National Council declared it was a fraud. The American government still moved to pass it, although barely. The government should have gone back to the drawing board with the Cherokee Nation to compose and agree on a suitable treaty that would be agreed on by both parties.
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