Dawes Act of 1887: Primary Objective and Aim Quiz and Flashcards

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What was the primary purpose of the caravan of Native American activists and allies to Washington, D.C. in 1972?

To negotiate with federal officials about Native American issues

To raise awareness about Native American land rights

To protest federal Indian policy and demand tribal sovereignty (correct)

To establish the American Indian Movement Survival School

Which federal legislation was enacted in 1975 to grant tribes greater control over their own affairs and resources?

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

The American Indian Religious Freedom Act

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (correct)

The Indian Reorganization Act

Where was the Dakota Access Pipeline proposed to transport crude oil from?

North Dakota to Washington, D.C.

South Dakota to Oklahoma

North Dakota to Illinois (correct)

Montana to Nebraska

Which of the following was NOT a key outcome of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975?

Increased federal funding for Native American healthcare Signup and view all the answers

Who led the opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline?

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the 1972 caravan of Native American activists to Washington, D.C.?

To protest federal Indian policy and demand tribal sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

Who were the founders of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, and Russell Means Signup and view all the answers

What were the main goals and campaigns of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

Advocating for Native American rights, sovereignty, and self-determination Signup and view all the answers

Where and when did the occupation of Alcatraz Island take place?

San Francisco, California in 1969 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the occupation of Alcatraz Island?

To illuminate unjust treatment of Native Americans and demand the return of land taken from them Signup and view all the answers

What was the legacy of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

It inspired subsequent Indigenous rights movements and increased awareness of Native American struggles for justice and self-determination Signup and view all the answers

What was the Trail of Broken Treaties in 1972?

A protest organized by AIM and other Native American activists to fight against the violation of Native American rights and sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What were the Jim Crow laws?

Laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is redlining?

A practice of denying loans or insurance to certain neighborhoods based on race Signup and view all the answers

When were the Black Codes in effect?

During the Reconstruction era after the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Dawes Act?

To assimilate Native Americans into Euro-American culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of redlining practices?

Systematic disinvestment and economic decline in predominantly non-white neighborhoods Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Dawes Act for Native Americans?

Loss of millions of acres of tribal land Signup and view all the answers

What was the Stono Rebellion?

The largest slave rebellion in the British mainland colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of boarding schools for Native American children?

To assimilate Native American children into Euro-American culture Signup and view all the answers

What tactics were used during the Civil Rights Movement to overturn Jim Crow laws?

Legal challenges, grassroots activism, and federal legislation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tactics was used to empower Native Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Promoting agricultural and technical education Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant economic consequence of the boarding school system for Native American communities?

Widespread poverty and dependency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the political motivation behind the policies discussed?

Assimilation of Native Americans into Euro-American culture Signup and view all the answers

What was Ida B. Wells known for?

Advocating for women's suffrage and the welfare of African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was Booker T. Washington's primary focus?

Advocating for vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was W.E.B. Du Bois known for?

His scholarship on race relations, co-founding the NAACP, and advocating for civil rights Signup and view all the answers

Which organization did W.E.B. Du Bois co-found?

The NAACP Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Ida B. Wells' publication

Documenting lynching incidents in America Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Native American Rights and Sovereignty

In 1972, a caravan of Native American activists and allies traveled to Washington, D.C. to protest federal Indian policy and demand tribal sovereignty, leading to negotiations with federal officials and the establishment of the American Indian Movement Survival School.

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975

Signed into law on January 4, 1975, this legislation granted tribes greater control over their own affairs and resources, leading to the expansion of tribal control over education, healthcare, social services, law enforcement, and other areas.

Dakota Access Pipeline

Proposed to transport 450,000 barrels per day of crude oil from North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois, the pipeline was met with resistance from the Standing Rock Sioux and 200 other Native American tribes and allies.

American Indian Movement (AIM)

Founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AIM is a civil rights organization advocating for Native American rights, sovereignty, and self-determination, with a focus on treaty rights, land rights, law enforcement accountability, and cultural preservation.

Occupation of Alcatraz

From November 20, 1969, to June 11, 1971, Native American activists, including members of AIM, occupied Alcatraz Island, formerly a federal prison, to protest for Native American rights and sovereignty.

Trail of Broken Treaties

In 1972, AIM and other Native American activists organized a march to Washington, D.C. to protest the violation of Native American rights and sovereignty.

Redlining

A discriminatory practice in which banks and insurance companies refused or limited loans, mortgages, and insurance to residents in certain neighborhoods based on race or ethnicity, perpetuating racial segregation and inequality.

Stono Rebellion

The largest slave rebellion in the British mainland colonies, which tackled the issue of slavery and racism.

Civil Rights Movement

Led to the overturning of Jim Crow laws through legal challenges, grassroots activism, and federal legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Dawes Act

Legislation passed on February 8, 1887, aimed at assimilating Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments, leading to the loss of millions of acres of tribal land and the breakdown of traditional Native American communal land tenure system.

Boarding Schools

Institutions aimed at assimilating Native American children into Euro-American culture, operated by the government and religious organizations from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, resulting in trauma and loss of cultural identity for Native American children.

Ida B. Wells

Early civil rights activist, investigative journalist, and educator who fought against lynching and racial violence, advocating for anti-lynching legislation and playing a pivotal role in the anti-lynching movement and broader civil rights struggle.

Booker T. Washington

African American educator and leader who advocated for vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans, founding the Tuskegee Institute and emphasizing practical skills and self-help.

W.E.B. Du Bois

African American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and writer who fought for civil rights and racial equality in the United States, co-founding the NAACP and leading efforts to challenge segregation and advocate for civil rights.

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