Question

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1. when native americans remained unphased by torture, what did they hope to project?
2. why would a sachem worry about the defection of a small settlement?
3. why did young iroquois have to endure their training regimen stoically?

Explanation:

1. When Native Americans remained unphased by torture, they likely hoped to project strength, dignity, and a refusal to be broken by their oppressors, showing that their spirit and values were unyielding.
2. A sachem (a Native - American leader) would worry about the defection of a small settlement because it could weaken the overall community, disrupt social and political structures, and potentially lead to loss of resources or an increase in vulnerability to external threats.
3. Young Iroquois had to endure their training regimen stoically as it was a way to build discipline, physical and mental strength, and to instill the values and skills necessary for survival and success within their community, such as hunting, warfare, and social roles.

Answer:

1. They hoped to project strength and dignity.
2. Because it could weaken the community and increase vulnerability.
3. To build discipline, strength, and necessary values and skills.