According to Professor Zinn, the Virginians of 1619 were desperate for labor. They could not force Indians to work for them, since they were outnumbered and in constant fear of violent retribution. White servants had not been brought over in sufficient numbers. Besides, once indentured servants paid off their debt, they were free men. What was the solution to address the need for labor in the British American colonies?
A guest worker program.
Controlled migration of a reliable labor force.
Black slaves.
Importation of international workers.
Question 2
What is history?
The study of people across time.
A knowledge production process.
The study of the past to understand the present.
All of the above.
Question 3
How does Professor Takaki define the concept of the Master Narrative of American History?
American History is a narration of colonially-derived events in which the emphasis is placed on European perspectives, highlighting contributions made by white European immigrants.
The Masters Narrative of American History is part of a process of de-colonization that offers a series of Counter Narratives of history from diverse perspectives pointing out contributions made by other non-white immigrant groups, with a critical examination of the widely accepted, colonially-derived story.
A Counter Narrative that defines American history as constructed through the contributions of immigrants and non-immigrants groups and shapes our understanding of what is to be an American.
All of the above.
Question 4
This type of evidence is found in the historical record and it is defined as an object or document written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
Primary source
Judicial source
Fiduciary source
Secondary source
Question 5
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine persuasively presented his reasoning for American Independence. What was Paine
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