Indigenous People's Day Steps Out

​Achieve 3000:
Indigenous People's
Day Steps Out!

By Brendan Mccann

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Multiple Choice

Based on the Article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

• A.

  The traditional practices of some Indigenous peoples include the use of rattles, drums, and flutes during events.

• B.

  Indigenous Peoples' Day was officially celebrated for the first time in South Dakota in 1989.

• C.

  Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the revival of Native American communities.

• D.

  The traditional practices of some Indigenous peoples include the symbolic Round Dance that represents healing.

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is a statement of opinion?

• A.

  There are 12 states in the U.S. today that have made Indigenous Peoples' Day a holiday.

• B.

  The U.S. government tried to force Indigenous people to give up their cultures and traditions.

• C.

  There are over 550 Indigenous nations in the U.S. today, represented by 5 million people.

• D.

  The U.S. government should replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.