Aaron Huey: America's native prisoners of war

The video discusses the history and current issues of the Lakota people, focusing on the Pine Ridge Reservation. It covers the timeline of treaties made and broken, significant conflicts, and the impact of these events on the Lakota. The Wounded Knee Massacre is highlighted as a pivotal moment in Native American history. The speaker emphasizes the ongoing struggles faced by the Lakota, including poverty and health issues, and calls for honoring treaties and returning the Black Hills to the Sioux Nation.

What is the significance of the term 'wasichu' in the context of the Lakota?

• It refers to a non-Indian person.

• It means 'the one who takes the best meat for himself'.

• It is a term of endearment.

• It signifies a warrior.

What was the purpose of the first Fort Laramie Treaty?

• To end the Indian wars.

• To mark the boundaries of the Lakota Nation.

• To allocate land for the Transcontinental Railroad.

• To establish trade routes.

What was the impact of the Dawes Act on Native American lands?

• It returned land to the tribes.

• It preserved tribal lands.

• It increased communal ownership.

• It divided reservations into individual plots.

What was the 'Sell or Starve' campaign?

• A movement to sell Lakota crafts.

• A protest against the Transcontinental Railroad.

• A campaign to force the Sioux to sign away land.

• A government initiative to provide food to the Lakota.

Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?

• The Wounded Knee Massacre.

• The Battle of Little Big Horn.

• The signing of the Fort Laramie Treaty.

• The surrender of Crazy Horse.

What was the significance of the year 1890 in the context of the Lakota?

• The discovery of gold in the Black Hills.

• The beginning of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred.

• The signing of the first Fort Laramie Treaty.

What was the outcome of the Sioux Nation versus the United States Supreme Court case?

• The Sioux accepted monetary compensation.

• The Sioux were granted full ownership of the Black Hills.

• The court ruled that the Black Hills were illegally taken.

• The case was dismissed.

What is the current unemployment rate on the Pine Ridge Reservation?

• Between 85 and 90 percent.

• Over 90 percent.

• Between 70 and 80 percent.

• Between 50 and 60 percent.

What does the speaker suggest as a call to action regarding the Lakota?

• Honor the treaties and return the Black Hills.

• Increase awareness through media.

• Provide financial aid to the Lakota.

• Establish new treaties with the Lakota.

What does the speaker imply about the legacy of Manifest Destiny?

• It led to the prosperity of Native Americans.

• It was a successful integration of cultures.

• It was a peaceful expansion.

• It resulted in the suffering and displacement of indigenous peoples.