Part a: how have black hawk’s cultural experiences shaped his view of his ancestors? - they gave him confidence that his ancestors were morally sound because they were able to offer him guidance and inspiration at the height of his moral conflict. - they convinced him that he will be able to offer further guidance and inspiration to his offspring after death, as his ancestors did for him in his time of need. - they confirmed for him that his ancestors would have acted just as he did had they faced the same situation. - they made him believe his deceased ancestors offer guidance and inspiration to the living, and their spirits must be respected and honored.