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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the name of the settler who first received a bounty in exchange for Native scalps?
2. What percentage of the population of the Thirteen Colonies was made up of Ulster-Scots?
3. What term was used for Muslims who converted to Christianity?
4. According to Dunbar-Ortiz, when did human societies develop agriculture?
5. What is the term for a narrative describing how a nation came to exist?
Short Essay Questions
1. Some Native communities quickly accept tributary status under the new colonial regime. Why does Dunbar-Ortiz believe these communities chose to comply?
2. According to Dunbar-Ortiz, what was the economic impact of the Crusades?
3. In Chapter 2, Dunbar-Ortiz speaks of "domestic crusades" that took place in Europe during the Crusades in the Arab world. What was the purpose of these domestic crusades?
4. The Mayans practiced forced labor, often making servants of war prisoners and criminals. How did this practice differ from chattel slavery within the U.S.?
5. How does Dunbar-Ortiz describe documents like the U.S. Constitution, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Gettysburg Address?
6. Why did settlers try to recruit Native people as rangers?
7. During the Colonial era, many colonialist nations claimed that Native Americans were not "using" their land. What counterargument does Dunbar-Ortiz offer?
8. A popular theory suggests that the destruction of Native people was inevitable and primarily caused by disease. How does Dunbar-Ortiz respond?
9. What was the Latin term for the papal law describing the "cleanliness of blood," or racial purity?
10. What beliefs were espoused by John Calvin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 6, Dunbar-Ortiz repeatedly emphasizes that the Seminoles were never conquered by the U.S. military, nor did they sue for peace. Write an essay exploring analyzing Dunbar-Ortiz's choice to repeatedly present this piece of information. Why do you believe this fact is so important to Dunbar-Ortiz? What impact does this fact have on Native communities in the twenty-first century?
Essay Topic 2
Dunbar-Ortiz claims that "Indian hating and white supremacy were part and parcel of 'democracy' and 'freedom.'" (117) Do you feel that this is an accurate statement? Write an argumentative essay responding to Dunbar-Ortiz's claim. Cite specific examples from the text to support your position.
Essay Topic 3
Dunbar-Ortiz asserts that "The most revered [U.S.] presidents...have each advanced popular imperialism" (108). What does she mean by the term "popular imperialism"? Are these beliefs harmful to the fabric of U.S. society? What impact do these beliefs have on minority groups? Write an essay examining this statement.
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