Why was the Meriam Report important for the passing of the Indian Reorganization Act?
(1 point)
Responses
It led to the division of reservation land for individuals.
It led to the division of reservation land for individuals.
It promoted the acts of Billy Frank Jr. for fishing rights.
It promoted the acts of Billy Frank Jr. for fishing rights.
It allowed Native Americans the right to sue the United States.
It allowed Native Americans the right to sue the United States.
It made public the unfair policies of the United States.
It made public the unfair policies of the United States.
United States treaty law was higher than state law.
What did the Boldt Decision establish for future trials?
(1 point)
Responses
United States treaty law was higher than state law.
United States treaty law was higher than state law.
Native American treaty rights were not valid.
Native American treaty rights were not valid.
Washington would not support Native Americans.
Washington would not support Native Americans.
Native American language could be used in legal documents.
Why is a Canoe Family important for the preservation of Native American culture?
(1 point)
Responses
They establish the rules of tribal participation for the Canoe Journey.
They establish the rules of tribal participation for the Canoe Journey.
They follow programs designed to “kill the Indian to save the man.”
They follow programs designed to “kill the Indian to save the man.”
They train Canoe Journey participants in traditional dance and song.
They train Canoe Journey participants in traditional dance and song.
They oversee the salmon fishing ceremony performed in canoes.