9. John Collier Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
what led him to oppose and defeat Bursum Bill
A
1922 spent two years at Taos New Mexico visiting Indian Pueblos studying history and life of NA
2
Q
what did Bursum Bill entail
A
would take 60,000 aces from pueblos, contradicting earlier treaty
3
Q
helped form what organisation to campaign for what?
A
American Indian Defence Association.
increased land
resources
greater educational freedom for NA
4
Q
when Appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs
A
1933
5
Q
actions as commissioner of Indian affairs
A
limited influence of Christian missionaries on reservations
Indian reorganization act 1934 allowed cultural pluralism (diversity)
resigned 1945
6
Q
what did colliers attitude encourage
A
attitude encouraged young NA to become more militant in order to secure their rights
