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What ideal was the United States envisioned as, according to the text?
What ideal was the United States envisioned as, according to the text?
- A nation of prosperity and wealth
- A land of religious oppressors
- A shining city on a hill (correct)
- A kingdom of kings and queens
In what way does the text describe American history?
In what way does the text describe American history?
- As a saga of fairness and equality
- As a record of harmony and prosperity
- As a story of unity and peace
- As a tale of cruelty and injustice (correct)
How has Black history often been treated in relation to American history?
How has Black history often been treated in relation to American history?
- As a dominant narrative
- As an integral part
- As a well-documented story
- As an irrelevant footnote (correct)
What area of American life highlights the essential role of Black people?
What area of American life highlights the essential role of Black people?
How does Gwen Ifill suggest one can view race, based on the quote provided in the text?
How does Gwen Ifill suggest one can view race, based on the quote provided in the text?
What is the main paradox highlighted in the text regarding the United States?
What is the main paradox highlighted in the text regarding the United States?
How has Black history traditionally been treated in American historical narratives?
How has Black history traditionally been treated in American historical narratives?
Why is it important to recognize Black history as intertwined with American history?
Why is it important to recognize Black history as intertwined with American history?
What do the founders of the United States envision when they refer to 'a shining city on a hill'?
What do the founders of the United States envision when they refer to 'a shining city on a hill'?
How does Gwen Ifill suggest we can view race based on the quote provided in the text?
How does Gwen Ifill suggest we can view race based on the quote provided in the text?
