The American Promise: A History of the United States to 1877 | Volume 1| Seventh Edition | Value Edition – reading chapter 1 “Ancient America: before 1492” in the class textbook and understand the historical context of Native American societies prior to
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Once you have read chapter 1 “Ancient America: before 1492,” please review the following primary resources and examine how Native Americans were portrayed throughout American history
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[WATCH “Cities of the Sky”]: After you have examined the six primary and secondary resources above, you will watch episode three, “Cities of the Sky,” of the Native America series produced by PBS (2018). The “Cities of the Sky” episode is available to stream for free at https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cities-sky-gallery-native-america/cities-sky-gallery-native-america/ (Links to an external site.)The episode is divided into eight segments/chapters so make sure you review all eight (a total of 57 minutes).
[ASSESS AND SYNTHESIZE]: Now that you have done the reading, examine the primary and secondary resources, and watch the film, it is time to assess and synthesize what you have learned from the reading and sources. To complete this assignment, please write an essay (minimum of 500 words) that includes a detail discussion of the primary resources and “Cities in the Sky” episode and answers to the following critical thinking questions:
How were Native Americans portrayed in the paintings? How did these paintings shape European and American public perceptions of Native Americans? (essay must include two specific examples from the primary sources)
Were those portrayals and stereotypes of Native Americans accurate when compare to how Native Americans were highlighted in chapter 1 of the textbook?
How does the film challenge those stereotypes and perceptions? (essay must include two concrete/specific examples from the film)
How did the “Cities in the Sky” film expand your understanding of pre-Columbian societies beyond the content in the textbook?
What motives/interests did Europeans and Americans have in creating and perpetuating those stereotypes and perceptions of Native Americans?
Do you think some of these previous stereotypes or public perception of Native Americans still exist today?