Students Must Submit Two Of These Identification Terms

Students Must Submit Two Of Of These Identification Terms In Paragraph

Students must submit two of these identification terms in paragraph form through the Assignments Tab on Canvas by the specified deadline in the syllabus and assignments. Each submission is worth ten points. Proper citation according to MLA Format is required whenever information is directly copied (using quotation marks), paraphrased, or when citing facts that are not common knowledge. A works cited section with complete bibliographic citations for each source used must be included, and the date accessed should reflect when the source was viewed. The syllabus stipulates a minimum of two sources, which must be cited both within the paragraph and in the works cited section for the identification term to be graded. The textbook, America: A Narrative History, Volume 1, Eleventh Edition by David Shi, is an acceptable source for all identification terms.

For Chapter 1, the identification terms are:

  1. Moundbuilders: Detail who they were, when and where they lived, their social and class structures, aspects of their art and architecture, and the reasons for the collapse of their culture.
  2. Sir Walter Raleigh: Provide a brief biography, focusing on his efforts to explore and colonize North America and his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I.

For Chapter 2, the identification terms are:

  1. King Philip’s War: Discuss the causes, major events, and consequences of the war.
  2. Middle Passage: Explain the Atlantic triangular trade, the role of slave factories, and conditions on slave ships.

Paper For Above instruction

The Moundbuilders were a culturally rich and complex society that thrived in North America, particularly in the regions that are now the Midwest, from approximately 300 CE to 1600 CE. These indigenous peoples are renowned for their impressive earthworks and elaborate artifacts, most notably in what is now Illinois and Ohio. The Moundbuilders' social structure was stratified, with a ruling elite responsible for religious and ceremonial activities, while artisans and laborers supported the community's infrastructure. Their sophisticated art includes intricate pottery, carved stone tablets, and monumental earthworks like the Cahokia Mounds, which served as centers of political and spiritual life. The collapse of their culture is generally attributed to a combination of environmental changes, resource depletion, and European contact, which led to warfare, social upheaval, and the eventual decline of their societies (Seppa, 1997; WTVP, 2014; "Cahokia Mounds," n.d.).

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English adventurer, writer, and soldier born around 1552. He is best remembered for his role in exploring and attempting to colonize North America during the late 16th century. Raleigh was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who granted him several charters for exploration and colonization. His most notable efforts included the expeditions to Roanoke Island, which laid the groundwork for later English colonies, although they ultimately failed at the time. Raleigh's relationship with Elizabeth was mutually beneficial; he was a courtier and confidant, gaining patronage and titles in exchange for his expeditions that aimed to establish English dominance in the New World (History.com Editors, 2019; "Walter Raleigh," 2019; Kaldusdal, 2016).

King Philip’s War (1675-1678) was a pivotal conflict between indigenous tribes in New England and English colonists. The war was primarily caused by tensions over land loss, cultural suppression, and economic encroachment by settlers. Major events included several fierce battles, with Native American forces led by Metacom (King Philip) initially achieving significant victories. However, the war ended with the decimation of Native communities, a significant blow to their resistance, and reinforced English dominance in the region. The war's consequences included a substantial loss of life, destruction of Native villages, and long-lasting impacts on indigenous populations and colonial governance (Brooks, 2017; History.com Editors, 2019; Antun-Shei Films, 2019).

The Middle Passage was a brutal segment of the triangular trade that involved the transportation of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. The triangular trade connected Europe, Africa, and the New World, facilitating the exchange of goods, slaves, and raw materials. The Middle Passage, in particular, was notorious for its inhumane conditions aboard slave ships, where enslaved Africans endured cramped spaces, extreme maltreatment, and high mortality rates. The Zong massacre, where enslaved Africans were thrown overboard to claim insurance, exemplifies the horrors endured (BBC, 2020; "The Triangular Trade," 2020; "The Zong," 2020; "Life Aboard a Slave Ship," 2019).

References

  • Antun-Shei Films. (2019). The Sudberry Fight 1676: A Decisive Native American Victory in King Philip’s War. YouTube.
  • BBC. (2020). The Triangular Trade–Slave Factories on the Atlantic Coast. BBC News.
  • Brooks, R. B. (2017, May 31). History of King Philip’s War. History.com.
  • History.com Editors. (2019, October 28). Sir Walter Raleigh. History.com.
  • Kaldusdal, T. (2016, February 22). Sir Walter Raleigh. History.com.
  • Seppa, N. (1997, March 12). Ancient Cahokia. WTVP. www.wtvp.org
  • WTVP. (2014, March 8). Illinois Adventures #1308. www.wtvp.org
  • “Cahokia Mounds,” n.d. (no date). Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
  • “Life Aboard a Slave Ship.” (2019, February 7). History.com.
  • “The Zong.” (2020). Slave Ship Massacre. BBC News.

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