American Literature Midterm Summary

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What was the objective of the 'American Literature' course as described in the text?

To study literature from pre-Columbian times to the Civil War (correct)

To focus only on modern American literature

To explore the literature of European countries

To analyze literature from the Civil War to the 20th century

Why did Christopher Columbus sail in 1492?

To establish a colony in America

To find a new trade route to India (correct)

To explore uncharted territories in Europe

To search for hidden treasure in the Americas

What did Christopher Columbus assume about the inhabitants of the Americas?

He believed they were Vikings from Scandinavia

He considered them to be Europeans

He thought they were Indians from India (correct)

He assumed they were of African descent

What term did Columbus use to refer to the native inhabitants of the Americas?

Red Indians Signup and view all the answers

Which ships did Columbus sail on during his voyage in 1492 according to the text?

Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria Signup and view all the answers

What era does the 'American Literature' course cover based on the text?

Pre-Columbian times to the Civil War in 1861 Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of the native inhabitants when Columbus and the Spanish explorers landed?

They welcomed the explorers with friendliness and hospitality. Signup and view all the answers

How did Columbus view the native people, according to his letters to the king?

He believed they were an inferior race that could be easily commanded and forced to work. Signup and view all the answers

What actions did the Spanish conquistadors take against the native inhabitants, according to the text?

They exterminated tribes, destroyed lands, slaughtered animals, and committed genocide. Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote by Horatio Seymour suggest about the treatment of the native inhabitants?

It suggests that the native inhabitants were denied protection and rights in their own land. Signup and view all the answers

What is questionable about the claims regarding the origin of the native American people?

The claims aim to strip the native inhabitants of their identity and possession of their own land. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the culture of the native inhabitants?

Advanced mathematical systems Signup and view all the answers

American Literature Midterm Summary

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What was the objective of the 'American Literature' course as described in the text?

Why did Christopher Columbus sail in 1492?

What did Christopher Columbus assume about the inhabitants of the Americas?

What term did Columbus use to refer to the native inhabitants of the Americas?

Which ships did Columbus sail on during his voyage in 1492 according to the text?

What era does the 'American Literature' course cover based on the text?

What was the initial reaction of the native inhabitants when Columbus and the Spanish explorers landed?

How did Columbus view the native people, according to his letters to the king?

What actions did the Spanish conquistadors take against the native inhabitants, according to the text?

What does the quote by Horatio Seymour suggest about the treatment of the native inhabitants?

What is questionable about the claims regarding the origin of the native American people?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the culture of the native inhabitants?

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