A people’s History of the United State

paper instructions:
Howard Zinn . A people’s History of the United State : 1429- Present
Chapter 1 ” Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress
Answer these questions in two paragraph each
1. Zinn talks about the idea of ” casualties to progress.” (p.17) Discuss this concept and apple it to the dealing between the Europeans and Indians. Do you agree or disagree with his ideas. ANSWERS MUST WRITTEN IN THIRD PERSON.
2. According to Zinn, the historian has certain “responsibilities” when writing history. (8-11). Discuss and analyze how and why a historian should approach the writing of any historical event.

Chapter 2 “Drawing the Color Line”
1. Many proponent of slavery justified the institution of slavery on the fact that slavery had always occurred in Africa. (page 27) . How does Zinn deal with his justification. Do you agree or disagree with Zinn’s position? ANSWERS MUST WRITTEN IN THIRD PERSON.
2. On page 23, Zinn writes, “There is not a country in which racism has been more important, for so long a time, as the Untied State.” Using evidence from the chapter (laws, treatment. slave, rebellions, racial attitude, etc.) Comment on the validity of this statement. ANSWERS MUST WRITTEN IN THIRD PERSON.