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What term is used to collectively refer to Native people of the United States and its trust territories?
What term is used to collectively refer to Native people of the United States and its trust territories?
- Indigenous peoples (correct)
- Pilgrims
- Colonizers
- Immigrants
Approximately what percentage of the U.S. populace did Native Americans make up by 2010?
Approximately what percentage of the U.S. populace did Native Americans make up by 2010?
- 5.3%
- 15.2%
- 10.7%
- 0.9% (correct)
What term is used to describe Native American culture prior to European settlement?
What term is used to describe Native American culture prior to European settlement?
- Colonial
- Pre-Columbian (correct)
- Revolutionary
- Columbian
Who mistakenly believed he had landed in the East Indies, naming the indigenous people 'Indians'?
Who mistakenly believed he had landed in the East Indies, naming the indigenous people 'Indians'?
Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the Native American population according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the Native American population according to the text?
How many people identify themselves as Native American mixed with another ethnic group?
How many people identify themselves as Native American mixed with another ethnic group?
What was the impact of European settlement on the indigenous population in America?
What was the impact of European settlement on the indigenous population in America?
How did European settlers deal with indigenous people trying to retain their land stewardship?
How did European settlers deal with indigenous people trying to retain their land stewardship?
Which act forced the relocation of Native tribes east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the river?
Which act forced the relocation of Native tribes east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the river?
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887 in relation to Native Americans?
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887 in relation to Native Americans?
Why were boarding schools particularly damaging to Native American culture?
Why were boarding schools particularly damaging to Native American culture?
In what year did the Bureau of Indian Affairs finally issue a policy on sexual abuse in boarding schools?
In what year did the Bureau of Indian Affairs finally issue a policy on sexual abuse in boarding schools?
