american lit exam 2

How does the conflict between the twins reflect the Iroquois view of the world in "The Iroquois Creation Story"?

It portrays the world as a balance of opposing forces, each with its own necessary role

In his Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies, Bartolome De Las Casas repeatedly refers to the Spanish colonizers as “Christian.” Which of the following explanations is the MOST accurate as to the effect of the repeated use of this word?

The term "Christian" is used sarcastically by De Las Casas to highlight the hypocrisy of the colonizers, whose violent actions contradict the core values of their faith.

Which of the following BEST describes how Columbus reacted to the Native people in his “Letter of Discovery”?

He describes them as an intelligent, but ultimately simple people who will make good servants.

Why did the Pilgrims originally break away from the Church of England according to William Bradford?

The Church of England had become corrupt, and the ministers held too much power.

According to Winthrop's journals, what eventually happens to Anne Hutchinson? 

She is banished and subsequently killed by a native tribe

What view of the Salem Witch Trials is illustrated in Cotton Mather’s The Wonders of the Invisible World?

Mather illustrates that the Devil is at work in Salem and gives a detailed account of the trial of Martha Carrier, whom he describes as a “rampant hag” rightfully convicted of witchcraft.

What is Jonathan Edwards' central purpose in writing "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

To frighten his listeners into seeking salvation

What is Jefferson’s MAIN accusation against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?

He repeatedly violated the rights of the colonists and acted as a tyrant.

Which of the following BEST describes why Paine argues for urgent action in Common Sense? 

Because waiting longer would only lead to more suffering and missed opportunities

Which of the following is the MOST likely reason Murray includes the comparison of the two - year- old siblings in her essay "On the Equality of the Sexes"? 

To emphasize that the only difference between men and women is how they were educated in their youth

Which of the following BEST describes a shared theme in all three of Abigail Adams’s letters (“The Building Up a Great Empire,” “Remember the Ladies,” and “Letter to Mercy Otis Warren”)?

A belief in women’s intellectual and moral capacity to shape society

Which of the following BEST describes the tone of the Cherokee women’s letter to Governor Franklin?

Respectful, yet assertive