Desperate Trek Across America

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Cabeza De Vaca's Coping Mechanism

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Cabeza De Vaca and other survivors coped with native North Americans by learning a half dozen native languages.

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Organization of the Selection

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The author organized the selection by describing the journey in the order in which it happened.

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Setting of the Story

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The story is set in 1528, Florida Panhandle.

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Perception of Medicine Men

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The Indians thought the four survivors were medicine men.

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Survivors' Creativity

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The four survivors had to be very creative just to survive.

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Cultural Appreciation

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Cabeza De Vaca and his companions had to appreciate and adapt to the Native American culture for survival.

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Survival Skills

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Survival skills included learning to hunt, gather food, and communicate with Native Americans.

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Historical Context

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The journey took place during the early 16th century, a time of exploration and colonization.

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Impact of Native American Interaction

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Interactions with Native Americans significantly impacted the explorers' survival and understanding of the land.

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Language as a Tool

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Learning native languages was crucial for communication and building relationships with Native Americans.

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