progress and development of native american rights Flashcards
What was the aim of the federal government towards Native Americans during the period of 1914-1945?
To forcibly assimilate the Native Americans
This included various policies such as the Reservation Policy, education, and forced conversion to Christianity.
What significant act was passed in 1924 concerning Native Americans?
The Indian Citizenship Act
It extended the right to vote to Native Americans, although many did not desire citizenship.
What was the Reservation Policy?
A policy that started in the 1850s providing land for Native Americans, preventing their movement, and enforcing assimilation
It included restrictions like forbidding polygamy and herbal remedies.
What did the Meriam Report of 1928 conclude about Native American schools?
They were underfunded and understaffed, condemning the allotment policy
It noted that Native Americans were the most impoverished people in the country.
What was the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?
An act that divided reservations into allotments for Native Americans, turning them into landowners
It undermined the belief in communal land ownership.
What were some rights granted to Native Americans by the Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?
Rights included:
* The right to practice their religion
* The right to undertake ceremonial dances and celebrations
* The ability to prevent the sale of their lands to individuals
* Extension of political rights to women
This act aimed to preserve Native American culture.
True or False: The Indian Citizenship Act restored sovereignty to Native Americans.
False
Citizenship did not restore their sovereignty.
What impact did the Dawes Severalty Act have on Native Americans regarding farming?
Many were unable to farm the land due to its unsuitability and sold it to white people
This contributed to their decline.
What were some consequences of the Lone Wolf v. Hitchcock case?
It upheld Congress’s right to revoke treaties with Native Americans, leading to further land loss
This decision further weakened the position of Native Americans.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Policy aimed to increase the speed of Native American assimilation.
Reservation
This policy restricted movement and enforced cultural changes.
What was one of the main criticisms of the allotment policy as noted in the Meriam Report?
It resulted in Native Americans being the most impoverished people in the country
This highlighted the economic struggles faced by Native Americans.
What changes occurred on reservations due to the Wheeler-Howard Act?
Improved conditions with schools and hospitals built, and encouragement for women’s education and economic roles
However, it did not end the assimilation efforts.
