Native Americans Heritage

No wrong answer: Have you ever heard of Native American Heritage Month, before today?

• Absolutely

• Possibly

• I don't think so

• Not at all

When Europe 'discovered' the Americas, there were already _____ (#) Native Americans and Indigenous peoples living there.

• 1 million

• 5,000

• 50 million

• 50,000

Match these key events in Native American history to the years they occurred.

• 1513

• Christopher Columbus lands on a Caribbean Island, describes the natives he meets as “Indians.”

• 1851

• Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon lands in Florida and makes contact with Native Americans.

• 1754

• Congress passes the Indian Appropriations Act, creating the Indian reservation system.

• 1492

• President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act

• 1830

• The French and Indian War begins

In 1916, Red Fox James, a member of the _________ tribe, rode horseback across the country to gain support from 24 state governments to establish the first 'American Indian Day'.

• Sioux

• Seneca

• Blackfeet Nation

Native Americans were given the right to vote in 1924, but it took another _____ (#) years for all 50 states to allow them voting rights.

There are over 9 million Native Americans and Native Alaskans living in the United States today representing over _____ federally recognized tribes.

• 50

• 500

• 10

• 5,000

Which US President designated the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month?

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

• Jimmy Carter

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What is the purpose of Native American Heritage Month?

• Pride

• Self Awareness to young Native Americans

• Enhanced self esteem

• Any positive mission for the betterment of Native Americans