Native American Policies and Impact

The video explores the complex history between the US government and Native American tribes, highlighting forced relocations, broken treaties, and battles over land. It covers key events like the Black Hills War, the Trail of Tears, and the Wounded Knee Massacre. The video also discusses policies of assimilation, the Indian Reorganization Act, and the rise of Native activism. Despite reforms, the legacy of these injustices continues to affect Native communities today.

What was a common outcome of treaties between the US government and Native American tribes?

• They led to immediate peace and prosperity.

• They were always honored by both parties.

• They often favored Native American interests.

• They were frequently broken or reinterpreted by the US.

What was the primary goal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• To establish new treaties with Native American tribes.

• To provide educational opportunities for Native Americans.

• To relocate tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

• To integrate Native Americans into urban areas.

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A treaty negotiation between the US and Native tribes.

• A cultural festival celebrated by the Cherokee.

• A forced relocation resulting in the death of thousands of Cherokee.

• A peaceful migration of Native Americans.

What was the main consequence of the Dawes Act on Native American lands?

• Immediate citizenship for all Native Americans.

• Significant reduction in Native American land holdings.

• Preservation of communal land ownership.

• Increased land holdings for Native Americans.

Why was the near extinction of the Bison significant for Plains tribes?

• It led to an increase in trade opportunities.

• It deprived them of a crucial resource for survival.

• It strengthened their economic stability.

• It had no impact on their lifestyle.

What event marked the end of significant Native American armed resistance?

• The signing of the Dawes Act.

• The Wounded Knee Massacre.

• The Indian Reorganization Act.

• The Trail of Tears.

What was the purpose of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

• To support tribal self-government.

• To increase federal oversight of tribes.

• To terminate tribal recognition.

• To continue assimilation policies.

What was the policy of termination in the post-WWII era?

• Establishing new treaties with tribes.

• Promoting cultural preservation.

• Increasing tribal land holdings.

• Ending federal support and recognition of tribes.

What was a significant outcome of Native American activism in the 1960s?

• The end of all federal policies towards Native Americans.

• The establishment of the Indian Claims Commission.

• The passage of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

• The complete assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream society.

What did the American Indian Movement (AIM) emphasize in the 1960s?

• The end of all Native American activism.

• Complete assimilation into American culture.

• Generational grievances and resistance.

• Increased federal control over Native affairs.