The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic

Question 1

When Squanto found the Pilgrims, they were poor and hungry.

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The English crops had failed.

Question 2

The arrival of Europeans was disastrous for American Indians.

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European diseases killed huge numbers of Native Americans.

Question 3

Which details does Keeler use to support the claim “It was their way to give freely to those who had nothing?” Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Giving was believed to be a way to earn respect.; Giving results in everyone having enough.

Question 4

What is the effect of the loaded language and generalization in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It suggests that all Europeans intended to infect American Indians with disease.

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