federal government attitudes and actions

Question 1

What significant act was passed in 1975 to support Native American rights?

Answer 1

Education Assistance Act, 1975

This act aimed to improve educational opportunities for Native Americans.

Question 2

Which president’s administration is often credited with helping Native Americans in their quest for self-determination starting in 1969?

Answer 2

Nixon

Nixon’s presidency marked a turning point for federal support of Native American rights.

Question 3

What was the impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions at the end of the nineteenth century on Native American civil rights?

Answer 3

Supported Native American civil rights

Initially, the Supreme Court upheld Native American rights before changing its stance in the twentieth century.

Question 4

What belief underpinned government policies like the Homestead Act that affected Native Americans?

Answer 4

Manifest destiny

This belief contributed to the removal of Native Americans from their lands.

Question 5

What was the outcome of the Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock case in 1903?

Answer 5

Revoked all treaties and removed more land

This case marked a significant setback for Native American rights.

Question 6

What policy allowed the government to control Native Americans and remove tribal customs?

Answer 6

Reservation policy

This policy aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society.

Question 7

Which case recognized tribal courts’ right to decide on adoption?

Answer 7

Fisher v. Montana, 1976

This case was significant for acknowledging the authority of tribal courts.

Question 8

What was the result of the Sioux v. United States case in 1980?

Answer 8

Sioux tribe won compensation for lost lands but rejected it

They argued for the return of their lands instead.

Question 9

What did the Indian Reorganisation Act aim to achieve?

Answer 9

Preserve Native American culture

This act was part of Roosevelt’s New Deal and sought to enhance tribal sovereignty.

Question 10

Which president referred to Native Americans as the ‘Forgotten Americans’?

Answer 10

Johnson

His administration aimed to improve the position of Native Americans.

Question 11

What was the outcome of the Seminole Tribe v. Butterworth case in 1982?

Answer 11

Allowed Seminole to establish gambling premises on their lands

This decision challenged state law and recognized tribal sovereignty.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The period from 1970 to 1978 saw the greatest advancement in rights for _______.

Answer 12

Native Americans

Question 13

Which tribes regained some lost lands during the progressive period for Native American rights?

Answer 13

• Makah
• Taos Pueblo
• Yakama

These tribes saw some restoration of their sovereignty and lands.

Question 14

True or False: The allotment policy was viewed as detrimental to the position of Native Americans.

Answer 14

False

The allotment policy was seen as an improvement but ignored tribal customs.

Question 15

What federal program improved education for Native Americans in 1972?

Answer 15

Indian Education Act of 1972

This act was part of broader efforts to enhance the educational outcomes for Native Americans.