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NCERT Solutions for Class 11 History Chapter 10 Displacing, Indigenous Peoples, , Class 11 History Chapter 10 NCERT Textbook Questions Solved, , Question 1., , Comment on any points of difference between the native peoples of South and North America,, , Answer., , Owing to topographical differences, South Americans were hunter-gatherers, agriculturists and herders, They were, simple people contended with their means. In North America, native people used to live in band in villages along the, tiver valleys. They ate fish and meat and cultivated vegetables and maize, The natives of South America maintained, empire, while the natives of North America did not maintain it., , Question 2, , Other than the use of English, what other features of English economic and'soclal life do you notice in 19th century, USA?, , Answer:, , In the 19th century, the landscapes of America changed immensely. The Europeans treated the land in a different, way. Some of the migrants from Britain and France were eager to have their own land in America, In the prairie, grasslands, people fram Poland were happy to work. They wanted to buy huge properties at low cost. They cleared, land and developed agriculture. They introduced crops which could not grow in Europe and therefore, could be sold, for the profit. To protect their farms they hunted wild animals. With the invention of barbed wire in 1873 they felt, totally secured., , Question 3., , What did the ‘frontier’ mean to the Americans?, , Answer, , The conquest and purchase of land by the Americans resulted in the extension of boundaries. The natives of America, were compelled to move accordingly. The boundary where natives reached was known as ‘Frontier’, , Question 4., , Why was the history of the Australian native peoples left out of the history books?, , Answer., , European settlers and native peoples interacted on the issue of land after the emergence of North America, They, were displaced by the Europeans. Early settlers were convicts deported from England, Hence, they were unknown to, the area. They had not even their own tradition and history. Nothing has been written in American and Australian

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Question 4., , Why was the history of the Australian native peoples feft out of the history books?, , Answer,, , European settlers and native peoples interacted on the issue of land after the emergence of North America, They, were displaced by the Europeans. Early settlers were convicts deported from England, Hence, they were unknown to, the area, They hiad not even their own tradition and history. Nothing has been written in American and Australian, history textbooks about the native peoples, That is why the Australian native peoples were left out of history, It could, be made possible from the decade of 1960's that native peoples started keeping their records,, , Class 11 History Chapter 3 Answer In A Short Essay, , Question 5., , How satisfactory is a museum gallery display in explaining the culture of a people? Give examples from your own,, ‘experience of a museum,, , ‘Answer, , Amuseum gallery displays the culture of a people in the fallowing ways:, , * In museum, we seek information regarding dialects and languages, , * Remains of pots, apparels, ornaments and other things are displayed,, , * Books, research papers, survey reports and works of historians and archaeologists are kept in the gallery of, museum., , * Icons of the ancient periods, the theology in its basic forms and coins are also found in the museum In fact,, the museum is a storehouse of all the things symbolizing cultures of human beings from prehistoric period to, the present. These things display cultures of the respective periods,, , Question 6,, , Imagine an encounter In California in about 1880 between four people: a former African slave, a Chinese tabourer, a, German who had come out in the Gold Rush, and a native of the Hop! tribe, and narrate their conversation,, , Answer., , Itts an activity based question. Students are advised to atternpt it with the help of their teachers., , Class 11 History Chapter 3 More Questions Solved, Class 11 History Chapter 3 Very Short Answer Type Questions, , Question 1, , Define the term ‘native’, , Answer:, , The term ‘native’ refers to the birthplace of a person where he/she lives in. This term was used by the Eurapeans to., describe the inhabitants of colonised country., , Question 2, , Which three European nations began to increase thelr trading activities after 17th century?, , Answer., , The three Eurapean nations which began to Increase their trading activities after 17th century were France, Holland, and England., , Question 3., , Who established themselves as a political power in South Africa and how?, , ‘Answer:, , The East India Company established themselves as a political power in South Africa. The company defeated the, local leaders and annexed their territarles to firmly establish its power.

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Question 4., , Explain the term ‘Settler’, , Answer, , The term ‘Settler’ was used to describe the people who came from outside and settled at a particular place or region,, It was used for Britishers in Ireland, Dutch in South Africa and the Europeans In America, , Question 5., Which names were given by Europeans to the countries of the New World?, Answer., , » Canada, + America, = New Zealand, + Australia, , Question 6., , What are the various terms used to describe the native peoples of New World?, , Answer,, , ‘The various terms used for the native peoples of New World are aborigine, aboriginal, First Nations peoples,, Indigenous peoples, Native Americans and Red Indians., , Question 7., , What do you know about Wampum belts?, , Answer., , These belts were made of colored shells sewn together. These belts were exchanged by native tribes after signing a, treaty., , Question 8., Write about the lifestyle of native peoples of North America,, Answer, , * They lived in bands, in villages along river valleys., » They also practiced agriculture and grew crops and vegetables, * They ate fish and meat. To get quality meat, they also went on to long journeys |n its search,, , Question 9., Write three points about the life of native peoples of North America., Answer., , » They spoke various languages., = They believed that time moved in cycles., * They could understand the climates and different landscapes, , Question 10., , Where did John Cabot reach?, , Answer., , John Cabot reached New Foundland in 1497., , Question 11, , List the items of exchange between the natives and Europeans., , Answer, , The items of exchange between the natives and Europeans were the following:

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* The Europeans gave them iron vessel and alcohol., « In return, they (the natives) gave Europeans fish and fur,, , Question 12., , Why did the Europeans consider natives of America as uinervilized?, , Answer:, , The Europeans believed that literacy and urbanization are the basis of a civilized society. The natives of America, lacked all these. That's why they considered them uncivilized, , Question 13,, , What enabled the Europeans to dictate their terms to the natives of North America?, , Answer., , The natives of North America were quite ignorant about alcohol. But the Europeans gave them alcohol and made, them addicted to It, It became their weakness. This way the Europeans became capable of dictating their terms to, the natives of North America., , Question 14, , When did Britain recognize the USA as an independent country?, Answer., , Britain recognized the USA as an Independent country In 1781., , Question 15,, Describe the views expressed by Washington Irwin about the natives of America, Answer:, , + They did not have faith in the working of white settlers or white people., * They used to entertain themselves by imitating the white people., , Question 16,, , What Were the opinions of Europeans and the natives regarding trade? (HOTS), , Answer:, , The Europeans believed fish and fur to be the commercial commodities and wished to earn more profit by selling, them. On the other hand, natives taught them about the exchange of goods as a goodwill gesture., , Question 17,, , Name the crops grown by Europeans on their land in America. Why did they raise them?, , Answer?, , The crops grown by Europeans were rice and cotton in their land in America, They raised them because these crops, could be sold for profit

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Question 18, , Why did the British and the French come to settle in America in the 19th century?, , Answer, , The British and the French came to settle In America in the 19th century. Because according to’a tradition, the eldest, 80n had the right to inherit the patriarchy, They came to America in search of property and settled here,, , Question 19., , Why did the people of Poland shift towards America during 15th century? Give two reasons., Answer:, , The people of Poland shifted towards America because of the following:, , = Large tracks:of land were available at cheaper rates., « The pasture land available here was of good quality., , Question 20, , How did the native peoples lose their land?, , Answer,, , After the expansion of the USA settlement, the natives were forced to move after signing treaties and selling their, land. The natives were paid very low price for the land they sold., , Question 21, , White any two steps taken by the Europeans for the development of agriculture in the USA., Answer:, , Steps taken by the Europeans for the development of agriculture in the USA were;, , * They cleared large tracks of forest to develop agriculture,, * To protect their farms from the danger of wild animals, they enclosed the field with barbed wire., , Question 22., , Who made the historic declaration regarding slavery?, , Answer., , The historic declaration regarding slavery was made by the IS President Abraham Lincoln,, , Question 23,, , Write any two factors responsible for the displacement of the natives by the Europeans., Answer., , The factors responsible for the displacement of the natives were the following:, , * The natives did not make the optimum use of their land., * They did not try to follow European dress code or learn English,, , Question 24, , What do you know about Gold Rush?, , Answer., , The Europeans were quite optimistic about gold in North America, In the 1840s, traces of gold were found in the, USA. They created a mad race-among the Europeans to enter America in the hope of making good fortune. They just, wanted to obtain gold to control over the deposits of gold. This race among the Eurapeans is called Gold Rush,, , Question 26., , Discuss any two reasons to show that Gold Rush proved to be a blessing for the USA,, Answer., , ‘Gold Rush’ proved to be a blessing for the USA on account of the following reasons:, , * Rallway lines were laid dawn across the continent af America., * Thousands of Chinese workers were employed for this., , Question 26, Discuss a few objectives for the development of Industries in North America., Answer., , * To manufacture railway equipment to connect people from distant places., * To make farming easier and production oriented various types of machines were prepared.