The Siege Of Alcatraz (1969) Flashcards
Why did natives feel they had a right to Alcatraz?
The island had originally belonged to the Ohlone Indians.
What did the Natives offer the government for the island?
$24 in beads and cloth as this was what was paid to the Indians for the island of Manhattan.
Why did Natives choose Alcatraz?
World was watching a famous place like this. The prison reflected the entrapment that Indians have faced.
Who were the Indians led by?
A young and charismatic leader of Mohawks tribe, Richard Oakens.
What did the Alcatraz incident stir up?
Other young native Americans and accelerated militant action to secure land.
What did the siege provoke?
A reappraisal of government policy with the leaders gaining more involvement in and control over many aspects of the native lives.
What else emerged from the siege?
A sense of unity; there was a solidarity to fight for what was rightfully theirs.
