A Different Mirror Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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What does the Master Narrative of American History imply?

The history of America is solely represented by Indigenous peoples

The United States was settled by Europeans and Americans are white (correct)

The US was founded on equality for all races

America was built by immigrants from all over the world

What does the term 'the other' refer to?

not white

What is the 'frontier thesis'?

The idea that America was founded on the frontier of undiscovered lands where savagery and civilization intersected.

The naturalization law of 1790 allowed citizenship for all races.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the peculiar institution?

slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the cultivation of tobacco?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 'great migration' of 1618-23?

Virginia grew from 400 people to 4,500 people Signup and view all the answers

Define total war.

A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'indianized' imply from the English perspective?

To serve the devil or be decivilized Signup and view all the answers

What does the term assimilation describe?

The process of immigrants becoming like other Americans, metaphorically described as a melting pot. Signup and view all the answers

What did the tobacco economy generate?

An insatiable demand for labor and land Signup and view all the answers

What are indentured servants?

Individuals bound by contract to serve a master for four to seven years. Signup and view all the answers

What is settler colonialism?

A type of colonialism that replaces indigenous populations with an invasive settler society. Signup and view all the answers

What was Bacon's Rebellion?

The largest uprising known in the American colony prior to the independence movement. Signup and view all the answers

The 'one-drop rule' states that a single drop of black blood makes a person black.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the slave revolt in Santo Domingo?

It resulted in the establishment of the first free black republic, threatening the status quo in the US. Signup and view all the answers

What does presentism mean?

Uncritical adherence to present-day attitudes when interpreting past events. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Master Narrative of American History

The narrative posits that the United States is fundamentally a project of European settlers, primarily depicting a white population as central to American identity.

The "Other"

Describes individuals or groups that are not classified as white, highlighting social and racial divisions within American society.

Frontier Thesis

Suggests that American identity was shaped by the frontier experience, merging concepts of "savagery" and "civilization," and asserts that European settlers were transformed by their encounters with the wilderness.

Naturalization Law of 1790

Established that citizenship was exclusive to whites, reflecting early legal frameworks that institutionalized racial barriers.

Peculiar Institution

A term used to refer to slavery, underscoring the unique and systemic nature of slavery in American society.

Cultivation of Tobacco

Tobacco became a crucial export crop, driving demand for land and prompting increased immigration to Virginia, impacting demographic and economic trends.

The Great Migration of 1618-23

Virginia's population surged from 400 to 4,500 within five years, driven by the lucrative tobacco economy and its need for labor.

Total War

Defined as a conflict without restrictions on weapons, combatants, or territorial objectives, often disregarding traditional laws of warfare.

Indianized

From the English perspective, this term indicated a view that Indigenous peoples were aligned with the devil and seen as "decivilized."

Assimilation

Originating from Latin "simulare," the concept describes how immigrants are expected to adopt American cultural norms, often likened to a melting pot process.

Tobacco Economy

Created a continuous and high demand for labor, heavily influencing land use and labor dynamics in colonial America.

Indentured Servants

Individuals contracted to work for a master for four to seven years to repay their passage costs, forming a significant labor force in early American colonies.

Settler Colonialism

A specific colonial model focused on replacing Indigenous populations with settlers who establish a new society with its own identity and governance.

Bacon's Rebellion

An important uprising that united diverse groups across racial lines against colonial powers, signaling to landowners the fragility of their social order reliant on white labor, leading to a shift towards African slave labor.

One-Drop Rule

A racial classification system where any amount of African ancestry rendered an individual classified as black, perpetuating systems of oppression.

Slave Revolt in Santo Domingo

The Haitian Revolution culminated in the establishment of the first free black republic, serving as a feared model for resistance among enslaved African Americans in the U.S.

Presentism

The practice of interpreting historical events through modern values and beliefs, often resulting in anachronistic judgments regarding past societies.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts from Chapters 1-3 of 'A Different Mirror'. This quiz covers important terms such as the Master Narrative of American History and the frontier thesis. Ideal for students looking to deepen their understanding of American history and its narratives.