Asked by Dulce Medina on May 18, 2024
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Which of the following correctly describes the attitude of most English settlers toward the Native Americans and their way of life?
A) They assumed the Native Americans to be their inferiors and showed little respect for Indian society.
B) They accepted and respected the differences between their own culture and Indian culture.
C) They were very interested in understanding as many aspects of Indian culture as possible.
D) They were openly hostile toward the Native Americans and had no thoughts of living in peace with them.
Native Americans
The indigenous peoples and cultures that inhabited the land of what is now known as the United States and Canada before European colonization.
Indian Society
A broad term that encapsulates the diverse socio-cultural structure, traditions, and practices of the people living in India.
- Appreciate the attitudes of English settlers towards Native Americans and the contributing reasons for confrontations.
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Nayelli ElizabethMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The English settlers generally held an attitude of superiority and believed that their way of life was superior to that of the Native Americans. They often showed little respect for Indian society and customs, and viewed the native people as obstacles to their own expansion and settlement.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the attitudes of English settlers towards Native Americans and the contributing reasons for confrontations.