Question

Read the excerpt from A Key into the American Language and answer the question.

Boast not proud English, of thy birth & blood,

Thy brother Indian is by birth as Good.

Of one blood God made Him, and Thee & All,

As wise, as faire, as strong, as personall.

By nature wrath's his portiõ, thine no more

Till Grace his soule and thine in Christ restore,

Make sure thy second birth, else thou shalt see,

Heaven ope to Indians wild, but shut to thee.

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Adulteries, Murthers, Robberies, Thefts,

Wild Indians punish these!

And hold the Scales of Justice so,

That no man farthing leese.

When Indians heare the horrid filths,

of Irish, English Men,

The horrid Oaths and Murthers late,

Thus say these Indians then.

We weare no Cloaths, have many Gods,

And yet our sinnes are lesse:

You are Barbarians, Pagans wild,

Your Land's the Wildernesse.

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Which of the following statements best describes Williams's view of Native Americans in the excerpt?

A) He is fearful of them.
B)He respects them.
C)He feels sorry for them.
D)He is hopeful for them.

Answer 1

Roger Williams's view of Native Americans in the excerpt demonstrates a deep respect for their values and societal systems, while critiquing English arrogance and prejudice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt from A Key into the Language of America by Roger Williams shows a clear respect for Native Americans. Williams emphasizes the inherent equality of all people, regardless of their culture or race, and argues that Native Americans are as good by birth as any Englishman.

He praises Native American justice systems, indicating that they punish crimes with fairness. While he acknowledges that the English see themselves as civilized, he points out that the Native Americans see the English as 'Barbarians, Pagans wild,' and criticizes the English for their own moral failings.

This reveals a deep respect for the values and societal systems of Native Americans and a critique of English arrogance and prejudice.