The Mojave People: History and Resilience

The video explores the Mojave people, their culture, and history. It covers their origins, social structure, and economic activities, emphasizing their connection to the Colorado River. The video details the threats they faced from trappers and U.S. annexation, leading to conflicts and the Mojave War. Leadership changes under Yaritav resulted in the tribe's division. Despite efforts to eradicate their culture, the Mojave persisted and now govern themselves on reservations. The video concludes with review questions on Mojave history and culture.

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