Question 1: Name three historical lenses that you could apply to gain a fuller picture of the relationship between Natives and white settlers.
Question 2: Revise the thesis statement ‘Conflicts between Natives and white settlers in the early 19th century can be attributable to one overarching cause: disputes over land.’ to reflect a more complex view of the relationship between Natives and white settlers. Your revised thesis statement should be longer than one sentence.
Question 3: Name three historical lenses that you could use to look at the events described in the video you just saw. Video transcript is attached.
Question 4: Massasoit’s decision to approach the Pilgrims about an alliance was contingent on what previous event or events? (Name one or two.)
Question 5: Name one short-term consequence and one long-term consequence of the alliance between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims.
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.
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.
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.
