Question Description
I’m working on a english question and need guidance to help me understand better.
Que 1
1) What is the definition of “firsting and lasting”?
2) Provide 2 examples of firsting.
3) Provide 2 examples of lasting.
4) Why is the concept of “firsting and lasting” important to consider whenstudying US History?
Que 2
1) Who were the buffalo soldiers, and when did they emerge?
2) What was the purpose/role of buffalo soldiers?
3) How does the topic of “Buffalo Soldiers” connect to the key term”Manifest Destiny”?
4) How might Bob Marley’s song, “Buffalo Soldiers” be interpreted throughthis historical lens? Please include lyrics to support your response.
Que 3
1) What is a “treaty?”
2) Why are treaties important in the context of our course materials?
3) What does “sovereignty” mean?
4) How does the topic of treaties connect to the key term “sovereignty”?
Que 4
According to the article, what does the “California Dream” mean toindigenous peoples, and why?
2) What solution does the author provide?
3) What key term from our course does this article connect to?
4) What historical context does the California Dream fit into, according tothe author?
Que 5
1) What is the significance of the Battle of Greasy Grass?
2) What is the significance of the Ghost Dance?
3) How does the Ghost Dance connect with our key term”decolonization”?
4) What is the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre?
5) How do all 3 events fit into the context of the time period?