american lit exam 1

What is the role of the woman mentioned in "The Iroquois Creation Story"?

She descends to the lower world to give birth to rival twins

Which of the following could be considered a central theme of "The Iroquois Creation Story" ?

The importance of the connection between humans, animals, and earth

How was David Cusick's published version of "The Iroquois Creation Story" (the one in your textbook) impacted by the historical or cultural context of the time period in which it was published? In other words, how does the text illustrate specific 19th century attitudes towards indigenous populations? 

David Cusick's published version of "The Iroquois Creation Story" was deeply impacted by the escalating conflict between indigenous populations and white colonizers, notably exemplified by Andrew Jackson's policies of Indian removal and the broader policies of 19th century cultural and religious assimilation.

Consider "The Letter of Discovery" by Christopher Columbus and A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies by Bartolome De Las Casas and answer the following question regarding these texts: How does the author’s purpose in EACH text affect what information they include, what information they emphasize, and what information they leave out and/or mischaracterize?

 Columbus, driven by a desire to secure patronage and support for further voyages, highlights the potential wealth and opportunities in the New World while downplaying more negative aspects of colonization. De Las Casas, motivated by a concern for human rights, accentuates the atrocities committed against indigenous populations as a means of advocating for the end of indigenous slavery.

How do Christopher Columbus's "Letter of Discovery" and Bartolome De Las Casas's A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies differ in their characterization of the Taino?

Columbus's "Letter of Discovery" portrays the Taino as docile and eager to serve the Europeans, while De Las Casas's "A Short Account" presents a contrasting view, highlighting the exploitation and atrocities committed against the Taino.

In Bradford’s account, how is Squanto portrayed in relation to the success of the Plymouth colony?

As a helpful guide who taught them how to survive and served as an interpreter

In Winthrop's account, what does the information about Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson demonstrate what about the Puritan leadership’s attitude toward dissent?

The viewed dissent as a threat to civil and religious unity

According to Mather's account, what kind of evidence is primarily used against Martha Carrier during her trial? 

Confessions of other witched implications her

Why, according to Edwards, is GOd wrathful toward the Puritan people of New England

People are wicked sinners and God’s wrath is absolute and arbitrary

Why is Edwards giving his sermon, if everyone is in such mortal peril from God’s wrath

He believes that the congregation needs to be awakened to its peril so that it can experience conversion

What phrase does Edwards use to describe the force that stays God's hand from smiting the congregation in his wrath?

The sovereign pleasure of God

Who wrote letter of discovery

Christopher Columbus

Who wrote excerpt from a short account… destruction of the indies

Bartolome de las casa

Of Plymouth plantation

William Bradford

The wonders of the invisible world

Cotton Mather

Sinners in the hands of an angry god

Jonathan Edwards

On the equality of the sexes

Judith Sargent Murray

The building up a great empire, remember the ladies, and letter to mercy Otis warren

Abigail Adams

To go over Benjamin franklin

Cherokee women

What is the letter of discovery about

A letter by Christopher Columbus addressed to the Spanish royal court letting them know that he reached the indies

What is the destruction of the indies about

It exposed the atrocities, mass slaughter, and enslavement of indigenous people by the Spanish conqueror in America

What is of Plymouth plantation about

Talks about the religious origins of the separatists, the mayflower voyage and compacts, the hardships, and colony growth

What is the journal of john Winthrop about

John winthrops personal journal that covers the years 1630-1649 talking about the initial voyage to America and the struggles of the early colonies

What is the wonders of the invisible world about

It defends the Salem witch trials and argues that invisible evil forces were actively trying to destroy the Massachusetts colony

What is sinners in the hands of an angry god about

A sermon taught by john Winthrop that warns unrepentant sinners of the terrifying fiery realities of hell and gos absolute wrath

What is common sense about

A 47 page long pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that made a powerful case to the American colonies to break away from Great Britain

What is on the equality of sexes about

An essay written by Judith Sargent Murray that argues for the spiritual and intellectual equality of men and women.

What is the building up a great empire about

A letter from Abigail Adam’s to john Adams reflecting her deep anxiety and questions about the enourmous political and social challenges of forming a new American nation independent from Britain

What is remember the ladies about

A plea made to Abigail Adam’s husband, john Adam’s, urging the nations founder to protect women’s legal rights and limit the absolute power of husbands as they built anew American government

What is letter to mercy Otis warren about

Abigail Adam’s and mercy would exchange their views on the American revolution, coping with the absence of their husbands, and reacting to British actions

What is to governor Benjamin franklin about

A 1787 letter from Cherokee women to Ben Franklin is a direct appeal for lasting peace and diplomacy between the Cherokee nation and the United States