Lord selkirk can be said to hve been an "unrealistic idealistic". I need evidence to suppor or refute this claim. Does this phrase mean..Fake or didn't know what he was doing?
You will need to interpret that phrase in the context of the whole work (story? book? play?) -- and read widely among these: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=n1j&rlz=1R1GGLL_en___US379&q=unrealistic+idealist&aq=f&aqi=g1g-sv1g-v7g-m1&aql=&oq=
Let us know what you think.
All I know about Lord Selkirk is from your questions and the replies to them. I think it is only fair to tell the teachers what part of Canadian/Native American history this is all about !
Clearly Lord Selkirk had unrealistic ambitions for his settlement. Did he think it would all work out beautifully and did he initiate the settlement to increase his own private fortune or for the good of the colonists and perhaps the natives?
For the benefit of other teachers who may be more qualified than I to reply to this, here is a link to a synopsis of what this is about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Douglas,_5th_Earl_of_Selkirk#Involvement_in_Canada
Thank you, Damon. Now we'll see if Emma can interpret that phrase in context.
The phrase "unrealistic idealistic" does not necessarily mean that Lord Selkirk was fake or didn't know what he was doing. It indicates that his ideals and goals were considered to be impractical or overly ambitious. To determine whether this claim is supported or refuted, we first need evidence regarding Lord Selkirk's ideals and actions.
To gather evidence, you can start by researching Lord Selkirk's background, beliefs, and actions. Look for primary sources such as his writings, letters, and speeches, as well as secondary sources like scholarly articles or historical accounts. Pay attention to any instances or statements where Lord Selkirk articulates his ideals or goals and observe how they align with the historical context in which he operated.
Analyze Lord Selkirk's actions in light of his ideals. Look for evidence of practical steps he took to achieve his goals or any instances where his actions contradicted his ideals. Assess the feasibility of his plans and whether they were achievable given the socio-political conditions of his time.
Be sure to consider different perspectives and interpretations as you research. It's important to gather evidence from multiple sources to form a comprehensive understanding and consider possible biases that may influence accounts of Lord Selkirk and his ideals.
By examining the evidence, you can more effectively determine whether Lord Selkirk can be considered an "unrealistic idealist" or whether there is sufficient evidence to support or refute this claim.