Checkpoint 4: Easter Island

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I will complete and submit checkpoint 4 before I leave school today.

Easter Island

On Remote Easter Island, A Rising Independence Movement!

Chile annexed Easter Island in 1888. The island's residents became full Chilean citizens.

Activists on the small Pacific island, are taking actions to become an independent republic.

HANGA ROA

A movement for independence is building on Easter Island, one of the world's most remote inhabited locations, better known for its enigmatic ancient statues than any modern political struggle.

Rapa Nui

Activists on this far-flung Pacific island, called Rapa Nui by the indigenous people, are moving forwards with their demands for decolonization of their ancestral land, which was annexed by Chile under an 1888 treaty.

Rafael Tuki

Leader of the Pro-independence group Rapa Nui Parliament and and indigenous representative to the Chilean government

Reason #1

excessive tourism (drawn by the beaches and massive moai statues) and migration are harming the island's unique cultural and natural environment. 

Reason #2

to protecting indigenous peoples' rights, to assess the situation on the island. 

The movement's GOAL

is for Easter Island to be added to the UN's list of "non self-governing territories", which would compel Chile to bring self-rule to the island. 

Multiple Choice

Do you think the Hanga Roa movement is motivated to:

• be free of an unfair ruler?

• gain freedom from another country

• have a democratic society where citizens can vote and make decisions?

• Or is there another reason?

Multiple Select

How is Easter Island's independent movement DIFFERENT from the US? (select all that apply)

• Excessive tourism

• Migration laws

• Violation of indigenous rights

• Violation to protect the environment

Multiple Choice

How is Easter Island Independence Movement Similar to the US?

• Fought to be independent

• Want to gain freedom from another country

Multiple Select

The American Independence movement was motivated by ...

• Progress

• Freedom of economy

• Freedom of Government

• Samurai movies