2. Aims Flashcards
1
Q
what did NA want
A
the right of self-determination/ independence and their own lands
(continue to live according to tribal customs and laws under their tribal leaders)
2
Q
what did US government want
A
to assimilate NA into American society
(destroying customs and culture)
failed to understand strength of spiritual and cultural legacy of NA which could not be easily destroyed.
3
Q
what wouldn’t US gov accept
A
wouldn’t accept the idea of nations within, wanted NA to become self-supporting.
4
Q
what did US gov fail to understand
A
failed to understand strength of spiritual and cultural legacy of NA which could not be easily destroyed.
