6. The termination policy 1953-69 Flashcards
1
Q
Change in government policy towards NA during Roosevelts presidency and his introduction of the New Deal?
A
change short lived- termination policy 1953
2
Q
why was it introduced
A
because government realised previous policies had failed to bring about assimilation
3
Q
Timing can be explained by
A
economic factors- lands on which many NA lived wanted by mining and forestry companies
4
Q
aim of policy
A
end reservation system that had survived
5
Q
Government gave NA
A
same rights as other American citizens =
Ended recognition of NA tribes
6
Q
how were NA encouraged to relocate
A
by offering them accommodation and help finding work
7
Q
how did it worsen NA position
A
Loss of land and further disintegration of what remained of tribal life
