06 Aug The American Indian Movement, known as AIM, formed to advocate for Native Americans. Their occupation of Wounded Knee served as a protest against the United States’ treatment of American Indians as well as stand against a corrupt tribal government.
Answer these two essay questions.Between the questions you should have at least 400 words no more than 600.These are the questions:
1. The American Indian Movement, known as AIM, formed to advocate for Native Americans. Their occupation of Wounded Knee served as a protest against the United States’ treatment of American Indians as well as stand against a corrupt tribal government. How did their actions and rhetoric bring together Native American experience? What historical forces influenced the establishment of the movement? Do you think the past relations between the government and Native Americans justified their means? Do you agree with their tactics and their results? Draw from lectures, readings, and the film to answer this question. The film link can be found in the American Indian Movement module on Canvas.
2. This semester we have investigated American Indian sovereignty. From where does the root of this sovereignty derive? What significant policy changes have guided the government to government interactions between tribes and the United States? Are there limits to either US or tribal power in this relationship? Pick an example of Native American sovereignty from something we studied in case. Draw from Readings, lecture, and films to answer this question.
