Part 2

Quiz for Document P2-5: Journal of James Kenny (1761–1763)

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Question 1

According to James Kenny’s account, why did Frederick Post face difficulty in trying to teach Native Americans about Christian principles?A. Christian scripture had not been translated into any of the Native American languages.
B. French Jesuits had already converted all the Native Americans of the area to Catholic Christianity.
C. Native Americans reported that they observed no better behavior among Christians than among themselves.
D. Post lacked the ability to speak any of the Native American languages.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best summarizes the position of Native American tribes following the defeat of the French as indicated by Kenny’s diary entry of 11mo 1st?A. As a result of Jesuit missionary efforts, Native American peoples remained fiercely loyal to the French.
B. British officials rejected all Native American diplomatic efforts following the French and Indian War.
C. Colonial France had never established strong relationships with the northern and western Native peoples.
D. Native tribes that had previously allied with the French were forced to enter new relationships with the British.

Question 3

Taken together, Kenny’s entries for the 11mo 19th and 20th indicate what about the conditions at Fort Pitt and Pittsburgh?A. Both the town of Pittsburgh and the fort were rapidly expanding and increasing in population.
B. Fort Pitt was being built up but few British were settling in the town of Pittsburgh.
C. Pittsburgh was experiencing rapid population growth but the fort was being neglected.
D. The entire area was too remote and threatened to attract any interest on the part of the British.

Question 4

Which of the following descriptions of British relations with Native Americans is best supported by Kenny’s two diary entries for 11mo 21st and his entries for 12mo 5th and 12mo 8th?A. Algonquin and Iroquois military forces were combined against the British occupation of former New France.
B. British officials emphasized the cultural and physical separation of Europeans and Native Americans.
C. Colonial French cultural practices in North America were seen as a model for future British policies.
D. The British saw French agents provocateurs as the primary threat to Native American-British relations.

Question 5

Kenny’s diary entry for 12mo 1st would suggest that, with the end of the French and Indian War, Pittsburgh had become aA. cosmopolitan city with English, Scottish, French, and Native American cultural features.
B. religious community of those dedicated to disciplined spiritual contemplation.
C. temporary military camp to be dismantled after the conflicts had settled.
D. varied community of English colonial families planning to establish a permanent town.