Question

which of the following points does green make in explaining why native american history is important to the study of american history (and, by extension, american culture)? check all that apply. history is often messier and more complicated than our cultural myths allow. studying native americans helps us understand the essential roles they played in early english settlements. acknowledging native american resistance to english settlers forces us to remember their humanity and agency in their own lives. studying native american history can enhance our appreciation for native - american - themed sports mascots.

Explanation:

1. For the option "History is often messier and more complicated than our cultural myths allow": Studying Native American history reveals the complex reality of history, not just the simplified cultural myths, so this is a valid point about why it's important.
2. For the option "Studying Native Americans helps us understand the essential roles they played in early English settlements": Native Americans had crucial roles (like providing food, knowledge of the land) in early English settlements, so studying their history helps understand this, making it a valid point.
3. For the option "Acknowledging Native American resistance to English settlers forces us to remember their humanity and agency in their own lives": Recognizing their resistance shows they were active agents with their own humanity, not just passive victims, so this is a valid reason for studying their history.
4. For the option "Studying Native American history can enhance our appreciation for Native - American - themed sports mascots": Native American history is about their real experiences, cultures, and struggles, not about sports mascots (which are often seen as cultural appropriation or misrepresentation), so this is not a valid point.

Answer:

• History is often messier and more complicated than our cultural myths allow.
• Studying Native Americans helps us understand the essential roles they played in early English settlements.
• Acknowledging Native American resistance to English settlers forces us to remember their humanity and agency in their own lives.