-What message about the English in Virginia does Theodore de Bry convey through this engraving of an Indian massacre?
A) The English were civilized people in the wilderness as shown by the walled city and tablecloth.
B) The English were fierce warriors against neighboring Indians as illustrated by the hatchet in the foreground.
C) The primary concern for the English was Christianizing the Indians as depicted by the church within the walled city.
D) Virginia was a hospitable place for additional settlers as exemplified by the number of women shown in the engraving.

Question

-What message about the English in Virginia does Theodore de Bry convey through this engraving of an Indian massacre?
A) The English were civilized people in the wilderness as shown by the walled city and tablecloth. 
B) The English were fierce warriors against neighboring Indians as illustrated by the hatchet in the foreground. 
C) The primary concern for the English was Christianizing the Indians as depicted by the church within the walled city. 
D) Virginia was a hospitable place for additional settlers as exemplified by the number of women shown in the engraving.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Theodore de Bry's engraving often depicted the English in Virginia as civilized amidst the wilderness, emphasizing their attempts to bring European civilization to the New World. This is symbolized by elements such as the walled city and the use of a tablecloth, which were European symbols of civilization and domesticity.

-What Message About the English in Virginia Does Theodore De