HOMEWORK QUESTIONS Modules 1 through 6
Be sure to answer all questions thoroughly—about a paragraph per “bullet”. You are
encouraged to do some research beyond these readings, to give informed answers; the object
is to show that you have read and thought about the implications of these documents. The
Academic Integrity Policy is in effect—be sure to give original answers.
Upload your completed assignment at the link provided in Module 6.
Questions for A Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies (Module 1)
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Who was Bartolome de las Casas? Write a brief biography of him.
How does De las Casas describe the natives of the Indies?
Who does De las Casas hold responsible for the “devastation” of the Indies? What
methods did they use?
What impact did this document have, either at that time, or later?
Questions for The Maryland Act of Toleration (Module 2)
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How “tolerant” does this document sound? Do any of its provisions sound unusual (or
“intolerant”) to you?
What religious groups are protected by this Act? Which groups are not protected?
Given your answers to the questions above, why was this Act seen as important by later
generations?
Questions for An Account of the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny (Module 6)
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According to the account, the men of the Pennsylvania Line felt they had been
“wronged”. By whom had they been wronged? In what ways?
Who was Anthony Wayne? Write a brief biography of him. How did he react to the
mutiny?
What was the ultimate outcome of the mutiny? (Research this.)
What is mutiny? Why is it considered particularly dangerous in wartime?
What does this reading tell you about some of the challenges facing the leaders of the
American Revolution?
Questions for The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (Module 6)
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What does “Separation of Church and State” mean? Who originated this idea?
What is the difference between religious “toleration” and religious freedom?
What does this document mean for us today?