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In the chapter titled “Worlds Apart” I believe the author is trying to portray the many differences between the old and new world that would drastically affect the joining. With differences in religion, behavior, and way of life misunderstandings were inevitable. One of the many differences in culture between America and Europe is the Native Americans lived more for survival where Europeans were striving for power and domination. Europe’s strong belief in Christianity was …

…lazy because the women had a lot of responsibilities such as tending to crops, taking care of children, make clothing, and baskets. They also seemed to be more equal in the community because they held positions of power. The men dominated women in the European society. Due to the differences in cultural background and way of life the Native Americans and the Europeans faced many misunderstandings in the joining of the “new” and “old” world.