Native American Stuggles 1865-Present.pdf
Native American Stuggles 1865-Present.pdf
Native American Stuggles 1865-Present.pdf
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<strong>American</strong> Indian Movement<br />
Indians Continued to Struggle in Modern Society<br />
Impoverished; Unemployed; High Infant Death Rate; Low Life<br />
Expectancy; Alcohol & Drug Abuse<br />
1950s: Relocate N.A. from Rez to urban settings (Epic Fail)<br />
1960s: Dec. of Indian Purpose; National Council on Indian<br />
Opportunities<br />
AIM (1968) - Protect <strong>Native</strong> rights (often militant)<br />
Trail of Broken Treaties (1972 - march on DC) - sought end of<br />
BIA; restoration of Indian Lands; $2M of property damage<br />
Wounded Knee (1973) - AIM seized the town; shootout ensued (2<br />
<strong>Native</strong> <strong>American</strong>s killed); gov’t promised Action to end standoff<br />
<strong>Native</strong> <strong>American</strong> Victories<br />
Indian Education Act (1972)<br />
Indian Self-Determination & Education Assistance Act (1975)<br />
Some lands were returned to Indians (1970s-1980s)<br />
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