12. post ww2 period 1969-1992

Question 1

what triumphed during this period

Answer 1

determination to preserve culture and way of life

Question 2

what was gradually returned to NA during this period

Answer 2

their land

Question 3

some nations that had lost their status

Answer 3

regained recognition and rights

Question 4

education opportunities

Answer 4

improved

Question 5

right to worship freely e.g.

Answer 5

able to gain respect for their religious traditions

30 states passed laws which protected burial grounds and remains

Question 6

how did NA moved nearer to self-sufficiency

Answer 6

tribes able to negotiate responsibility for health, education, and other social services.

Question 7

Self-determination encouraged by

Answer 7

recognition that NA could live according to their tribal culture.

Question 8

Restored self-confidence in many NA reflected in census data
1970
1990

Answer 8

rise in their numbers
1970 = 800,000
1990 = 1.7 million

Question 9

Process of regaining land

Answer 9

had only just started- today much still disputed.

Question 10

Education and employment

Answer 10

levels still low, well below national average in 1992.

poorest element in the nation.

Question 11

Position hit by

Answer 11

cuts in funding due to economic decline

hit areas such as healthcare.

Question 12

summary of period

Answer 12

despite these issues last part of the period seen end of policy of assimilation and a significant movement towards achieving self-determination.