Native American Actions 1968 - 1975

Question 1

What was the AIM and why was it important?

Answer 1

. Established in 1968
. It’s main aim was to tackle the discrimination that many young Native Americans were facing.

. They established a group to patrol the streets and monitor police activities.
. The effects of this were that there was a decline in the number of arrests and imprisonment of young Native Americans.

Question 2

How was the publication of significant works of literature important in drawing attention to the plights of Native Americans?

Answer 2

. This publications of literature made many Americans aware of Native American history and culture and helped to change the nations stance on the treatment of Native Americans.

Question 3

What 2 other actions did Native Americans undertake between the period 1968 - 1975?

Answer 3

. Pursuing cases through the Supreme Court to gain the return of tribal lands.

. A fish in in Washington state when the Supreme Court failed to uphold treaty rights stating that the Native Americans had the right to fish in the Columbia River.