Native American Land rights

Question 1

what did the Indian Claims Commission do

Answer 1

• 1946
• It allowed Native tribes to file land claims against the US gov for lost land

Question 2

Why was the Indian Claims Commission controversial?

Answer 2

• it only provided financial compensation not the return of the land
• Most tribes wanted land instead

Question 3

What was the impact of the Indian Claims Committee on Native Americans

Answer 3

• 818 million was awarded to tribes but many rejected it as they wanted land instead
• The Sioux refused 17.5 million for the Black Hills as they wanted the land back
• Some tribes regained land through later legal action e.g. Taos Pueblo

Question 4

What did Oneida v Oneida establish

Answer 4

• 1974
• It ruled that the Oneida Nation had the right to sue for the return of their land
• This set a precedent for other tribes

Question 5

What was the impact of the Oneida v Oneida case on NA

Answer 5

• encouraged other tribes to file claims
• led to over 370 cases being filed by NA tribes in the 70’s and 80’s

Question 6

What did the US vs Sioux Nation rule?

Answer 6

• 1980
• The US Supreme Court ruled that the Sioux were illegally deprived of the Black Hills
• They were offered 17.5 million +105 million interest

Question 7

What was the impact of the US vs Sioux Nation on NA?

Answer 7

• The Sioux refused the money, demanding the return of their sacred land
• Increased awareness of NA land rights and injustices