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Analysis of an Excerpt from King’s The Inconvenient Indian

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What is the main issue that has always been at the core of the relationship between Whites and Native people in North America?

Control over natural resources (correct)

Enslavement of Native populations

Elimination of Native languages

Assimilation into White culture

What did governments in the 21st century apologize for regarding Native children?

Forcing them to assimilate into White culture

Not providing enough educational opportunities

The abuse suffered in residential schools (correct)

Ignoring their cultural heritage

What was the prevailing wisdom in the 1880s regarding Native cultures and languages?

They should be destroyed to promote civilization (correct)

They should be preserved and celebrated

They should be integrated into mainstream society

They should be documented for historical purposes

Why does the text emphasize that understanding the importance of land is crucial?

Because land contains the essence of a people's culture and history Signup and view all the answers

What has been a consistent theme in the varying approaches towards Native people over time according to the text?

Changing attitudes towards assimilation and education Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point being made about the question 'What do Indians want?'

It is a question that has no real answer because it focuses on a stereotype created by Canada and the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the focus of Native American history?

Whites and their needs and desires Signup and view all the answers

The author suggests that a more relevant question to understand contemporary North American Indian history is:

What do Whites want? Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention specific Native American groups like the Brantford Mohawk of Ontario or the Zuni of New Mexico?

To highlight the diversity of Native American tribes in North America Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what was a key motivation behind many actions taken by Europeans regarding Native Americans?

Greed for resources like gold Signup and view all the answers