Questions: 27. Smith's description of the Pannkey people's interactions with the Virginia colonists best serves as evidence of which of the following characteristics of American Indians along the Eastern Seaboard in the 1600s? (A) Complex societies with permanent settlements (B) A dependence on English trade goods (C) Decreased populations due to epidemic disease (D) Elaborate caste system 28. The Virginia colonists' interactions with American Indians, as described in the excerpt, most directly contributed to which of the following? (A) English colonists became primarily concerned with converting American Indians to Christianity (B) English relations with American Indians became mostly hostile and characterized by conflict. (C) The English sought political alliances with American Indians in an attempt to establish equal sovereignty for both groups. (D) English colonists routinely intermarried with American Indians in an effort to blend the cultures of both groups. 29. Smith most likely wrote his account for which of the following reasons? (A) To recruit missionaries to come to the Virginia colony (B) To increase support for the colony from the monarchy and investors (C) To promote an alliance between colonists in Virginia and colonists elsewhere in the Americas (D) To encourage the Virginia colonists to abandon the colony

The answer to question 27 is (A) Complex societies with permanent settlements.

Smith's description of the interactions between the Virginia colonists and the Pannkey people suggests that the American Indians along the Eastern Seaboard had established societies with structured interactions. This implies a level of societal complexity and permanence, as they were able to engage in meaningful exchanges with the colonists.

While trade interactions might have occurred, the excerpt does not specifically indicate a dependence on English trade goods. The focus is more on the nature of the interactions rather than economic dependency.

The excerpt does not mention anything about population changes or the impact of diseases on the American Indian populations, so this option is not supported by the text.

There is no mention of a caste system in the excerpt, so this option is not relevant to the description provided by Smith.

The answer to question 28 is (B) English relations with American Indians became mostly hostile and characterized by conflict.

The excerpt does not focus on religious conversion as a primary concern of the colonists, so this option is not directly supported by the text.

The interactions described by Smith suggest a complex relationship that could lead to conflict, as was common in many early colonial interactions with American Indians. This option is the most directly supported by historical context.

The excerpt does not indicate an attempt to establish equal sovereignty or political alliances, making this option less likely.

There is no mention of intermarriage or cultural blending in the excerpt, so this option is not supported by the text.

The answer to question 29 is (B) To increase support for the colony from the monarchy and investors.

The excerpt does not focus on religious recruitment or missionary work, so this option is not likely.

Smith's writings often aimed to portray the colony in a way that would attract support and investment. By describing interactions with the American Indians, he could be highlighting the potential for trade and cooperation, which would appeal to investors and the monarchy.

The excerpt does not suggest a focus on alliances with other colonies, making this option less likely.

There is no indication in the excerpt that Smith intended to discourage colonization or encourage abandonment, so this option is not supported.