Indian Reservations

The video explores the history of Native American tribes in the southwestern United States, focusing on their conflicts with European settlers and the establishment of reservations. It discusses the impact of these reservations on Native American culture and economy, highlighting legal battles and the development of casinos as a means of economic survival. The video concludes with a look at modern challenges faced by Native American tribes, including economic disparity and discrimination.

What was one of the main reasons Native American tribes moved to the southwestern United States?

• To find new hunting grounds

• To avoid contact with European settlers

• To join forces with the Mexican army

• To establish trade routes

What was the primary goal of the peace commission established by President Ulysses S. Grant?

• To establish a system of Apache reservations

• To recruit Native Americans into the U.S. army

• To relocate European settlers to the East Coast

• To negotiate trade agreements with Native American tribes

Which battle is considered a significant victory for Native American tribes against the U.S. military?

• Battle of Wounded Knee

• Battle of Little Bighorn

• Battle of Fallen Timbers

• Battle of Tippecanoe

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling regarding taxation on Indian reservations in the 1970s?

• The U.S. government could enforce tax laws on reservations

• Reservations were required to pay state taxes only

• Native Americans were exempt from U.S. tax laws on reservations

• Tribes had to pay taxes on casino earnings

How have some Native American tribes generated income on reservations in recent years?

• By exporting handcrafted jewelry

• By building and operating casinos

• By selling agricultural products

• By leasing land to European settlers