The natives of America, the so-called "red skins" were expelled by the settlers. The settlers of America had come to America for different reasons. They pushed the Indians away from their hunting grounds. The Indians were imprisoned, sent into reservations.
Two kinds of living, two cultures clashed. The immigrated Europeans, the Whites, practiced agriculture and cared for cattle. The Indians of Northern America mainly lived on hunting and fishing. The settlers who wanted to live on agriculture and cattle needed land for their purposes.
Because the white settlers were militarily superior, they were able to expel the Indians from their origin hunting tracks. The last important battle, lost by the Indians became a massacre, known as "Wounded Knee". The battle of Wounded Knee occurred on December 29, 1890. Only a few Indians survived.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Native Americans – Are the Indians real citizens?
- Issue
- First Nations of America
- Life in reservations
- Example: The Cree
- Step by step back to Indians' autonomy
- Exception: The Iroquois
- Situation in USA
- Situation in Canada
- Power of the American Indian Movement
- Conclusion
- End:
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to explore the historical and current situation of Native Americans in North America, focusing on the question of whether they are considered true citizens. It investigates the historical injustices faced by Native Americans, their struggles for autonomy and equal rights, and the ongoing challenges they encounter.
- The historical displacement and oppression of Native Americans by European settlers.
- The impact of reservations on Native American life and culture.
- The ongoing fight for Native American autonomy and equal rights.
- The diverse experiences of different Native American tribes and their unique challenges.
- The role of the American Indian Movement in advocating for Native American rights.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Issue: This chapter defines the term "citizen" and sets the context for the discussion of Native American citizenship.
- First Nations of America: This chapter explores the historical displacement of Native Americans by European settlers, the establishment of reservations, and the impact on Native American life and culture. The chapter provides examples, including the Cree tribe and the Iroquois, to illustrate the diverse experiences of Native Americans.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of the text include: Native Americans, citizenship, First Nations, reservations, autonomy, equal rights, historical injustice, cultural preservation, American Indian Movement, Cree, Iroquois, Wounded Knee Massacre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Native Americans considered real citizens in North America?
The text explores this complex issue by looking at historical discrimination, the legal status of indigenous peoples, and their ongoing fight for equal rights and autonomy.
What happened during the Wounded Knee Massacre?
On December 29, 1890, white settlers and military forces massacred a large number of Lakota Indians, marking one of the final major armed conflicts between the US and Native Americans.
How did reservations impact Native American life?
Reservations were often established on poor land, forcing Native Americans away from their traditional hunting grounds and cattle-raising areas, leading to poverty and cultural disruption.
What is the American Indian Movement (AIM)?
AIM is an advocacy group founded to address issues of sovereignty, systemic racism, and police brutality against Native Americans.
What are the differences between the situations in the USA and Canada?
The text discusses the specific challenges faced by "First Nations" in Canada compared to the experiences of tribes in the United States, including different paths toward autonomy.
- Quote paper
- Gert Singer (Author), Are the Indians real citizens? How Indians in America were discriminated, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/905579
