Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Situation of Native

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the situation of Native Americans in the 1770s and 1780s?

• A) As a result of the Treaty of Paris, they expected that their traditional rights would be protected and that their territorial claims would be dealt with justly by the United States.
• B) They remained stubbornly rooted in their traditional ways, resisting participation in a larger world dominated by Europeans or white Americans.
• C) Only the Oneidas and Tuscaroras, influenced by Congregationalist missionary Samuel Kirkland, sided with the British during the Revolution.
• D) They fled their native lands ¾ first the English colonies and then the United States ¾ for the more hospitable political and social environment to be found in Spanish territory.
• E) They continued to incorporate the most useful aspects of European culture into their own, combining elements of the old and new.

Distinguish between heuristics and biases in decision-making.

Acknowledge the role of creativity and innovation in decision-making.

Recognize the importance of evaluating decision outcomes and the process for doing so.

Understand the concept of escalating commitment and its implications in decision-making.

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Definitions:

Precipitating Causes

Events or situations that trigger or initiate a response, often related to the onset of a psychological disorder or an episode of illness.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Assessing Options

The cognitive process of evaluating multiple choices or courses of action before making a decision.

Changeable Situation

Situations or circumstances that are subject to alteration or modification, possibly through human intervention or naturally over time.