Unit 1, Part 1 - Origins of American Tradition

Which of the following excerpts from “The Navajo Creation Myth“ does not contain a word or phrase that indicates chronological order?

“This fourth world they called Hahjeenah“

A story that explains how objects or events in the natural world from the action of a supernatural force or being is called a

myth

Chronological order is the arrangement of details in order of their

occurance

What is the main purpose of these two Creation stories?

to explain

An abridgement is a

shortened version of a work

What is the main purpose of A Journey through Texas?

to describe a trip and the people encountered on it

What caused the travelers the greatest pleasure?

hearing that the people ahead had maize

TRUE or FALSE: A narrative is typically told in chronological order

true

TRUE or FALSE: The first natives encountered by Cabeza de Vaca treated him harshly.

t

Point of view is the

vantage point from which a story is told

In “The General History of Virginia,” who saves John Smith from death?

Pocahontas

Whom does William Bradford attribute to the “very profane, young man’s“ death?

God and His providence

According to William Bradford in “Of Plymouth Plantation,“ how many passengers on the Mayflower died?

two

compare contrast these creations to the biblical creation

Navajo creation myth, the Osage creation account, and Biblical account all have the world covered in water before people. They all explained the creation of plants different differently.

Why would the editor of a journey through Texas alter the work and attempt to preserve the most significant elements of the original text

The editor would want to alter the story so it would not be too long. Also, the editor would not want to bore someone with a long narrative.

What was the original motivation for Spanish exploration of the New World?

The original motivation for Spanish exploration was gold

In “the general history of Virginia”, why does John Smith choose to switch the point of view of the account after he became manager of the voyage?

John Smith change his point of view to make himself sound humbler. The changing point of view shows how considered he was.

What was the reason for the colonist leaving England? Why was Plymouth colony successful under the leadership of William Bradford?

The colonist left in England because of religious freedom. Plymouth colony was successful because of its tolerance for religious diversity