Counter Assimilation Movements
Unit 4 Portfolio
World History B
Directions
For this portfolio you will use the chart below to identify three counter assimilation movements that took place in the Americas in the 1600s, 1700s and 1800s. You will choose one from each century and answer the following questions for each in a five-paragraph essay.
● Where did this movement take place?
● Which group of people were being oppressed?
● Who was doing the oppressing?
● What were the reasons for this counter assimilation movement?
● What measures were taken by this group to fight their oppression?
● Was it successful?
● How did this movement impact cultural diversity in the Americas?
● How has this movement contributed to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural practices?
Examples of Counter Assimilation Movements. Choose ONE from each century as the focal points for your essay.
Century 1600s 1700s 1800s
Movement 1. King Philip's War (1675-1676) ‘
2. Pueblo Revolt of 1680
3. Iroquois Resistance in New France 1. Haitian Revolution
2. Bolivar’s Liberation Movement
3. Pontiac’s War
1. Trail of Tears
2. Caste War of the Yucatan
3. Ghost Dance Movements
Step 1-Introduction
● Include your thesis statement
● State how counter assimilation movements played a major role in the development of societies in the Americas during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries (1600s, 1700s and 1800s.)
Step 2-Body Paragraph #1
● Choose 1 of the counter assimilation movements from the 1600s and answer the following questions.
● Where did this movement take place?
● Which group of people were being oppressed?
● Who was doing the oppressing?
● What were the reasons for this counter assimilation movement?
● What measures were taken by this group to fight their oppression?
● Was it successful?
● How did this movement impact cultural diversity in the Americas?
● How has this movement contributed to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural practices?
Step 3-Body Paragraph #2
● Choose 1 of the counter assimilation movements from the 1700s and answer the following questions.
● Where did this movement take place?
● Which group of people were being oppressed?
● Who was doing the oppressing?
● What were the reasons for this counter assimilation movement?
● What measures were taken by this group to fight their oppression?
● Was it successful?
● How did this movement impact cultural diversity in the Americas?
● How has this movement contributed to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural practices?
Step 4-Body Paragraph #3
● Choose 1 of the counter assimilation movements from the 1800s and answer the following questions.
● Where did this movement take place?
● Which group of people were being oppressed?
● Who was doing the oppressing?
● What were the reasons for this counter assimilation movement?
● What measures were taken by this group to fight their oppression?
● Was it successful?
● How did this movement impact cultural diversity in the Americas?
● How has this movement contributed to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural practices?
Step 5-Conclusion
● Restate your thesis
● Wrap up your thoughts.
Essay Requirements
● MLA format
● 12 font, Times New Roman
● Double Spaced
● Works Cited page
● Check My Work link
Counter assimilation movements played a major role in the development of societies in the Americas during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. In the 1600s, one significant movement was King Philip's War (1675-1676) that took place in New England. The Native Americans, specifically the Wampanoag tribe, were being oppressed by the English colonists who were encroaching on their land and restricting their cultural practices. The reasons for this counter assimilation movement were to resist the English colonization and preserve their way of life. The Wampanoag tribe, led by their chief Metacom (also known as King Philip), took up arms against the English colonists. Despite the initial success of the Native Americans in the war, they were eventually defeated by the English. However, this movement impacted cultural diversity in the Americas by highlighting the resistance of indigenous peoples against colonization and contributed to the preservation of their cultural practices through oral traditions and storytelling.
In the 1700s, one significant counter assimilation movement was the Haitian Revolution that took place in Haiti. The enslaved African population in Haiti was being oppressed by the French colonists who subjected them to brutal conditions and denied them their freedom. The reasons for this counter assimilation movement were to overthrow slavery and colonial rule, and to establish an independent nation. The enslaved Africans, led by figures such as Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, revolted against the French oppressors and eventually gained independence in 1804. The Haitian Revolution impacted cultural diversity in the Americas by becoming the first successful slave revolt that established a free black republic and inspired other enslaved populations to fight for their freedom.
In the 1800s, one significant counter assimilation movement was the Trail of Tears that took place in the United States. The Native American tribes, specifically the Cherokee, were being oppressed by the U.S. government who forced them to relocate from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. The reasons for this counter assimilation movement were the desire of the U.S. government to acquire Native American lands and expand westward. The Cherokee tribe, under the leadership of Chief John Ross, resisted the forced removal through legal battles and nonviolent protests, but ultimately were forcibly removed in 1838. The Trail of Tears impacted cultural diversity in the Americas by highlighting the atrocities committed against Native American tribes and contributing to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural practices through the resilience of the Cherokee people in preserving their language and traditions.
In conclusion, counter assimilation movements in the Americas during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries were crucial in resisting oppression, preserving cultural diversity, and celebrating diverse cultural practices. These movements played a significant role in shaping the history of the Americas and continue to inspire marginalized communities to fight for their rights and preserve their cultural heritage.