Evelyn
1. Which time period or periods in American History do you expect to enjoy studying the most? Why?
I'm looking forward to studying the politics during the Civil War a bit more in depth then I have in the past.
- Terrific. That is a fascinating time period.
2. When do you think Native Americans came here, and was it right for Europeans to settle here afterward?
I think that the Native Americans came from different parts of world over time. I also believe that the Europeans who settled peacefully were right to do so, though I don't agree with the Europeans who conquered and took over the land by means of war.
- Good, but could be better, as in specifying time periods for arrival by the Native Americans. Second part is excellent. (Minus 1)
3. Christopher Columbus: overrated, or not given enough credit? Explain.
My opinion is that he's a bit overrated. He was a great explorer and a legendary navigator, but there were other significant explorers after him and the land was already settled.
- Right, but the land had not been settled by Europeans yet. And note the important difference between exploration and settlement. (Minus 1)
4. True or false: the Puritans came to America in order to separate church from state (government). Explain.
The way that I see it is that the Puritans came to escape the government that was ruling the church. Then they formed a settlement where the government was ruled by the church.
- Your answer is a clever way to describe what happened! It may become a model answer for the benefit of everyone.
7. In what ways did the colonies help build the economic strength of England?
They supplied raw goods to send to England.
- Right, and there were additional benefits too. (Minus 1) See model answers when available later Sunday.
8. Spain settled America before England did. So why is the United States an English-speaking nation, rather than a Spanish speaking one?
Spain only sent solders who left when they didn't find anything significant in the north. The English brought women with them and established lasting communities.
- Right. Good answer.
- Grade: 57/60. Good start!--Andy Schlafly 14:00, 13 February 2011 (EST)