Understanding Native American History and Rights

The video discusses the contrast between America's founding ideals and the concept of manifest destiny, highlighting the injustices faced by Native Americans. It explores how rights such as citizenship, voting, and religious freedom were denied to Native Americans until the 20th century. The video also covers modern efforts to recognize tribes and reclaim ancestral lands, emphasizing the need to learn from history to address ongoing issues of greed and racism.

What concept was used to justify the expansion of the US across the continent?

• Manifest Destiny

• Divine Right

• Federalism

• American Exceptionalism

Which Native American leaders are mentioned as defending their people against US militias?

• Red Cloud and Black Hawk

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Tecumseh and Pontiac

What contradiction is highlighted regarding American values and the treatment of Native Americans?

• Liberty and Justice for All

• Equality and Freedom

• Liberty and Justice for Some

• Freedom and Democracy

Until when were Native Americans not guaranteed freedom of religion?

• 1970s

• 1960s

• 1990s

• 1980s

Which US President ensured that delisted tribes could be re-recognized?

• Gerald Ford

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

What legal status have recognized tribes been considered since a court ruling in 1831?

• Independent Nations

• Domestic Dependent Nations

• Federal Territories

• State Jurisdictions

How many tribes does the federal government officially recognize today?

• 573

• 500

• 600

• 450

Which tribe in Rhode Island has reclaimed some of their ancestral homelands?

• Mohegan

• Narragansetts

• Wampanoag

• Pequot

What is the significance of understanding historical injustices against Native Americans?

• To inspire and grieve

• To rewrite history

• To ignore past mistakes

• To celebrate victories

What is the approximate percentage of the US population that identifies as Native American today?

• 1%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%