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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the 1960's protests, why were the Indians angry?
(a) 100 year old treaties were being violated.
(b) They had no place to live.
(c) Their population was decreasing.
(d) Casinos were closed.

2. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?
(a) It was written by fifth graders.
(b) It involved the younger generation.
(c) It became mandatory reading.
(d) It was banned in every American high school.

3. During the 1950's, the BIA initiated a relocation program in California in an attempt to sell something that belonged to the Indians. What were they trying to sell?
(a) Indian jewelry.
(b) Reservations.
(c) Indian land.
(d) Indian scalps.

4. Chapter 1 says that the first great protest was held on what border?
(a) Alaskan.
(b) Canadian.
(c) Mexican.
(d) Mississippi.

5. What group accused the Gallup Chamber of Commerce of holding a Gallup ceremony in which Indians were not allowed to participate?
(a) No answers are correct.
(b) Central Intelligence Agency.
(c) Bureau of Indidan Affairs.
(d) National Indian Youth Council.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the 1960's, what made the American people realize that there were still a large number of American Indians in the United States?

2. During WWII, why did many Indians move to the west?

3. In Chapter 1, Deloria claims that the domestic affairs of the United States included the American Indians up until what date?

4. What is the purpose of the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution?

5. In Chapter 3, "The Religious Challenge," what incident is being discussed?

(see the answer key)

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