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The settlement of the Middle Atlantic lands is often contrasted with the settlement of Massachusetts Bay: The Virginia colonies are described as secular and materialistic in their purposes, rather than religious and spiritual. Where are the indications of Smith’s motives and aspirations as he describes the Jamestown area to an English audience? What specifically excites him about the prospect of colonies in this region?
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What is the point of “Rip Van Winkle?” Is it only a funny story or is there something else going on? Can this story be read as being symbolic of the struggle between America and England with Rip representing America and Dame Van Winkle representing England? Are there any similarities between the conflict between these two and the conflict between the two nations?