STUDY QUESTIONS FOR JANUARY 29, CHAPTERS 6 & 7

From AN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES


CHAPTER 6 – THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS AND ANDREW JACKSON’S

                          WHITE REPUBLIC

  1. 1.What is “the mythical foundation of settler patriotism”?  And explain its relation to James Fennimore Cooper.
  2. 2.Andrew Jackson was considered the peoples’ President – he opened the White House for a big reception when he was elected, etc. Why is he still both despised and revered in the U.S.? (from this reading here and your experience)
  3. 3.Take one of the examples of early imperialism and reflect on it – be prepared to share 
  4. 4.Write one question of your own 

CHAPTER 7 – SEA TO SHINING SEA

  • 5.How did trade lead to colonization of Mexico? Explain 
  • 6.What do you know of the Indian history of present day California? Describe how or if their history has been lost or white-washed.
  • 7.Write one question of your own.