Study Guide –Desmond and Emirbayer, Chapter 2
Study Guide –Desmond and Emirbayer, Chapter 2
1. When
did the term “race” obtain its modern meaning?
did the term “race” obtain its modern meaning?
2. Which
two European countries, according to the authors, had more influence than
others in creating the system of racial classification we know today?
two European countries, according to the authors, had more influence than
others in creating the system of racial classification we know today?
3. During
the fourteenth century, which country’s citizens were regarded as nothing short
of “savages” to England?
the fourteenth century, which country’s citizens were regarded as nothing short
of “savages” to England?
4. What
form of identity could we see in its beginning stages within fifteenth century
Spain?
form of identity could we see in its beginning stages within fifteenth century
Spain?
5. Which
term refers to a historical era marked by the rise of nationalism, development
of capitalism, global expansion, and disenchantment of the world and rapid
growth of scientific knowledge?
term refers to a historical era marked by the rise of nationalism, development
of capitalism, global expansion, and disenchantment of the world and rapid
growth of scientific knowledge?
6. What
term refers to when a foreign power invades a territory and establishes
enduring systems of exploitation and domination over that territory’s
indigenous populations?
term refers to when a foreign power invades a territory and establishes
enduring systems of exploitation and domination over that territory’s
indigenous populations?
7. For
what reasons did Spain desire to colonize the Americas?
what reasons did Spain desire to colonize the Americas?
8. What
are the terms for the two steps used by the English to create the concept of
“The Indian”?
are the terms for the two steps used by the English to create the concept of
“The Indian”?
9. How
many years did the violence known as “The Indian Wars” last in the Americas?
many years did the violence known as “The Indian Wars” last in the Americas?
10. What
is the term for a laborer who was bound to an employer for a fixed amount of
time, after which they were freed?
is the term for a laborer who was bound to an employer for a fixed amount of
time, after which they were freed?
11. What
were the reasons given by the textbook’s authors as to why Native Americans
were not also permanently enslaved?
were the reasons given by the textbook’s authors as to why Native Americans
were not also permanently enslaved?
12. What
were given as reasons Africans were viewed at the time as “the perfect slaves”?
were given as reasons Africans were viewed at the time as “the perfect slaves”?
13. What
were the consequences for the African societies who participated in the slave
trade?
were the consequences for the African societies who participated in the slave
trade?
14. Which
North American crop single-handedly reinvigorated slavery due to its high
demand and increased technological efficiency?
North American crop single-handedly reinvigorated slavery due to its high
demand and increased technological efficiency?
15. Which
sociologist stated that white laborers in the service of plantation owners were
compensated for their low wages with a public and psychological wage?
sociologist stated that white laborers in the service of plantation owners were
compensated for their low wages with a public and psychological wage?
16. Was
the primary social division during the Middle Ages was between “sophisticated
Christians” and “barbarous heathens”?
the primary social division during the Middle Ages was between “sophisticated
Christians” and “barbarous heathens”?
17. Are
nations “imagined communities” bound together inside artificially created
political borders?
nations “imagined communities” bound together inside artificially created
political borders?
18. Do
the “Age of Discovery,” “Age of Colonialism,” and “Age of Terrorism” all refer
to the same events based upon different points of view?
the “Age of Discovery,” “Age of Colonialism,” and “Age of Terrorism” all refer
to the same events based upon different points of view?
19. Did
the exploration narratives such as The Travels of Marco Polo often prefer
fantasy to fact and legend to observation when chronicling the indigenous
peoples encountered?
the exploration narratives such as The Travels of Marco Polo often prefer
fantasy to fact and legend to observation when chronicling the indigenous
peoples encountered?
20. Did
the rulers of Spain discourage intermarriage between conquistadores and
indigenous women?
the rulers of Spain discourage intermarriage between conquistadores and
indigenous women?
21. Were
the English primarily interested in converting the lost souls of the natives?
the English primarily interested in converting the lost souls of the natives?
22. Were
the Indian created by the English when settling the eastern coast of North
America?
the Indian created by the English when settling the eastern coast of North
America?
23. Between
1600 and 1900, did 50% of America’s indigenous peoples die as a direct result
of European colonization?
1600 and 1900, did 50% of America’s indigenous peoples die as a direct result
of European colonization?
24. In
America, did indentured servitude steadily evolve into slavery?
America, did indentured servitude steadily evolve into slavery?
25. By
1865, was it estimated that there were about 1 million slaves in America?
1865, was it estimated that there were about 1 million slaves in America?
26. Did
the Monroe doctrine outlaw the conquest of Latin America by both the Europeans
and Americans?
the Monroe doctrine outlaw the conquest of Latin America by both the Europeans
and Americans?
27. Were
assimilation and removal the primary strategies employed to deal with the
“Indian problem”?
assimilation and removal the primary strategies employed to deal with the
“Indian problem”?
28. Did
Asians begin migrating to the United States in large numbers in the late 1790s?
Asians begin migrating to the United States in large numbers in the late 1790s?
29. What
is associated with the outlawing of European conquest of Latin America while
promoting American conquest of that land?
is associated with the outlawing of European conquest of Latin America while
promoting American conquest of that land?
30. What
is associated with Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
is associated with Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
31. From
the beginning of the 19th century up until the Civil War, Americans would cross
into Spanish and Mexican territories, capture a town, and declare independence.
What was this known as?
the beginning of the 19th century up until the Civil War, Americans would cross
into Spanish and Mexican territories, capture a town, and declare independence.
What was this known as?
32. Why
did the United States not claim all of Mexico?
did the United States not claim all of Mexico?
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