Navajo History and Emotional Lessons

The video recounts the painful history of the Navajo people's forced relocation in the 1860s, known as the Long Walk. It describes the suffering endured during the 400-mile march to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, under harsh conditions and Kit Carson's scorched earth policy. The narrative highlights the resilience and survival of the Navajo people, the impact of these events on their culture, and the importance of remembering and learning from this history.

What was the initial tone of the song mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

• Sadness

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

What were the Navajo people forced to do during the 1860s?

• Walk to Fort Sumner

• Join the military

• Build new homes

• Learn a new language

How long was the death march that the Navajo people endured?

• 400 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

What did the soldiers do to the Navajo people during the march?

• Gave them shelter

• Provided food and water

• Offered medical assistance

• Pushed them relentlessly

What was Kit Carson's role in the suffering of the Navajo people?

• He negotiated peace

• He helped them escape

• He led a campaign to destroy their resources

• He provided them with resources

What tactic did Kit Carson use to force the Navajo into submission?

• Providing education

• Offering jobs

• Scorched earth policy

• Building schools

How did some Navajo women manage childbirth during the march?

• In hospitals

• With the help of soldiers

• By using a belt and tree branches

• In designated camps

What was the survival rate of children born during the march?

• 30%

• 70%

• 15-20%

• 50%

What was the population change of the Navajo from 1864 to 1868?

• Doubled

• Remained the same

• Decreased to 2,000

• Increased by 10,000

What lesson about emotions is emphasized in the final section?

• Forgive even those who hurt you

• Always seek revenge

• Hold onto anger

• Ignore your feelings