Recently, Curators at Museums Have Experienced Problems with Plastic Objects

question 38

Multiple Choice

Recently, curators at museums have experienced problems with plastic objects, almost all of which disintegrate over time. The Smithsonian collection contains the first-ever plastic toothbrush, which soon will be nothing more than a pile of crumbs, leading many historians to worry that we will lose the history of our:

• A) symbolic culture.
• B) signs and gestures.
• C) linguistic relativity.
• D) material culture.
• E) hegemony.

Understand the ideological dilemmas and conflicts that motivated colonial resistance against British policies.

Recognize the economic and political reasons behind the imposition of various Acts by the British government and the colonial reactions to them.

Analyze the impact of British military actions and treaties on the dynamics between the colonists, Native Americans, and foreign powers.

Identify the reasons for and outcomes of significant conflicts between the British and Native Americans, including the causes and consequences of Pontiac's uprising.

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Definitions:

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