8. The Roosevelt era of the New Deal

Question 1

Changes brought about by Roosevelts New Deal

challenge the assumption that

Answer 1

poor economic conditions were a significant factor in the unwillingness of the government to support or advance the civil rights of NA
suggest the attitude of the president and other individuals was a more important factor

Question 2

worst time for US economy in period 1865-1992.

Answer 2

Depression of 1930s - record numbers unemployed

Question 3

first time NA civil rights advanced due to

Answer 3

ohn Collier and Roosevelt (who appointed Collier as Commissioner for Indian Affairs)

Question 4

Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act

when?

Answer 4

1934

Question 5

Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act

what?

Answer 5

helped to preserve NA culture,
gave NA right to manage their land and mineral assets
attempted to establish a more secure economic basis for the reservations.

Question 6

what did Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act bring an end to

Answer 6

allotment policy

Question 7

how were changes made by Wheeler-Howard Act limited

Answer 7

original proposals modified so assimilation pursued

improvements made to NA way of life designed to convince them of benefits of assimilation