American Lit Unit 1

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What role did Pocahontas play between the Powhatan and the English settlers?

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Pocahontas acted as an ambassador, facilitating communication and understanding between the two groups.

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What is the purpose of creation myths?

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Creation myths serve to explain how the earth and its inhabitants came to be.

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Who was Jonathan Edwards?

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Jonathan Edwards was an American theologian and a powerful Puritan preacher known for his fire-and-brimstone sermons.

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What factors threatened Indigenous cultures?

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Diseases from abroad, laws that banned traditional cultures, and European conquest all threatened Indigenous cultures.

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What is a pulpit?

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A pulpit is a raised platform or stage used for preaching or delivering religious messages.

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Define 'ambassador' in the context of cultural interactions.

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An ambassador is a representative who facilitates communication and understanding between different cultures or groups.

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What are the characteristics of creation myths?

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Creation myths often include supernatural beings, explain natural phenomena, and reflect the values and beliefs of a culture.

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Explain the significance of Jonathan Edwards in American literature.

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Jonathan Edwards is significant for his role in the First Great Awakening and his influence on American religious thought.

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What impact did European conquest have on Indigenous peoples?

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European conquest led to loss of land, culture, and lives among Indigenous peoples.

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What is the relationship between disease and Indigenous cultures during colonization?

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Diseases brought by Europeans decimated Indigenous populations, weakening their societies and cultures.