PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
Here are the short essay questions that will appear on the Exam 1 online. Seven Pick ones are listed and you must select up six to answer. Of the six you select, you have two options to write on for the short essay. I am providing these to you in advance as once you start the Exam you must finish it. Your answers must be supported by and reference course content: readings, lecture, etc.
1. Indian Identity, pick one:
o What challenges do American Indians encounter when identifying as Indian in today’s society?
o In what ways can one’s Indian-ness be determined?
2. Indian Movements, pick one:
o According to Incident at Oglala and We Shall Remain, what conditions lead to the occupation of Wounded Knee in the 1970s?
o How does the trial of Leonard Peltier as outlined in the Incident at Oglala compare and contrast to social justice issues still seen today?
3. Fishing Rights, pick one:
o How did the phrase “usual and accustomed stations … in common with citizens” lead to the Boldt Decision?
o What role did fishing rights have in the Indian Movements?
4. US-Indian relations, pick one:
o Which of the US-Indian policy eras was most damaging to American Indians and why?
o Which of the US-Indian policy eras was most beneficial to American Indians and why?
5. Federal Recognition, pick one:
o What are the benefits and drawbacks of the federal recognition process for American Indian/Alaska Natives?
o What was the Indian Reorganization Act and give an example of how it impacted tribe(s)?
6. Alaska Natives, pick one:
o How did the Alaska Natives’ relations with the US differ from US-Indian relations of the lower 48 states?
o What led to the first comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation passed in the US?
7. ICWA & MMIW, pick one:
o What are the benefits and drawbacks of the Indian Child Welfare Act?
o What contributes to the higher rate of MMIW and what solutions are viable options to reduce these rates?
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