The Relationship Between the First European Settlers and Native North

question 19

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the first European settlers and Native North Americans can best be characterized by which of the following progression of events?

• A)Contact-ethnocentrism-competition-differential power
• B)Contact-ethnocentrism-competition-structural assimilation
• C)Contact-competition-accommodation-cultural assimilation
• D)Contact-competition-cultural assimilation-structural assimilation

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Definitions:

Taboo

A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

Mainstream Culture

encompasses the prevailing beliefs, values, and practices shared by the majority in a society, influencing mass attitudes and behaviors.

Deviant

Deviant describes behaviors or actions that deviate from the societal norms or expectations, which can be either positive or negative in nature.

Culture Wars

The conflict between groups with different ideals, beliefs, or philosophies regarding cultural issues, reflecting deep divisions in society over values and norms.