Gottlieb Mittelberger was a schoolteacher who left Germany in May of 1750 to make his journey to America. He arrived at the port of Philadelphia in October of that year, and kept a diary detailing his experience on the journey. Read an excerpt from his firsthand account.
After reading the excerpt, briefly compare the man’s account of life on a ship to Avi’s portrayal of it in The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. What are the main differences and similarities between each portrayal? Your response should be about 150 words.
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Answer:
Read the following excerpt from “Homecoming.” “I am not against my children receiving an education,” Father had said. “But, I am against them receiving an education that costs them their heritage. That cost is too high.” When Atsidi had asked Grandmother if she thought Nantai would recognize his family after being in the White man’s world for so long, Grandmother had reassured him of Nantai’s connectedness to Diné Bikéyah.
What historical reality is represented in this excerpt?
the struggle of the Navajo to retain their culture and traditions
the rejection of modern education by the Navajo
the removal of Navajo children from their homes
the conflict between the Navajo and the American governments
Explanation:
Read the following excerpt from “Homecoming.” “I am not against my children receiving an education,” Father had said. “But, I am against them receiving an education that costs them their heritage. That cost is too high.” When Atsidi had asked Grandmother if she thought Nantai would recognize his family after being in the White man’s world for so long, Grandmother had reassured him of Nantai’s connectedness to Diné Bikéyah.
What historical reality is represented in this excerpt?
the struggle of the Navajo to retain their culture and traditions
the rejection of modern education by the Navajo
the removal of Navajo children from their homes
the conflict between the Navajo and the American governments