Indigenous Peoples' History of the US - Introduction

What is the correct term for the people who have lived in North America for thousands of years?

• Native American

• Indigenous

• American Indian

• All three are correct, depending on whom you ask!

Why, according to the author, is it important to learn history from multiple perspectives (especially an indigenous one)?

• so we can be better citizens of the world

• because we should feel guilty about what happened in the past

• so we can change what happened in the past

• so we can feel better about ourselves

How long did it take (after independence) for the United States to expand across the continent?

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 100 years

• 500 years

Why are origin stories (and myths) about history problematic?

• They may leave out important details and only focus on certain good parts of the story

• They are all lies

• There is nothing wrong with origin myths in history - they tell the whole truth!

• Because superheroes aren't real

What is the name for the idea that European nations could claim foreign lands they "discovered"?

• Settlers' Laws

• Origin Story

• Manifest Destiny

• Doctrine of Discovery

What is the definition of colonization?

• Holding a vote to choose a president

• One country taking over an area to be used for their benefit

• Eating way too much food at McDonalds

• The act of sharing and living together on land peacefully

Which term is more accurate, "settler" or "colonizer", according to the author?

• Settler, because the people are settling untouched land

• Colonizer, because people are taking part in colonization

Why, according to the author, is it a problem to ONLY learn about the positive contributions of Native Americans?

• Because it ignores the theft of land and mistreatment on Native Americans

• Because Native Americans didn't positively contribute anything to the country

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: What are the ideas basic to "settler colonialism"?

• White Supremacy

• African American Slavery

• A policy of genocide and land theft

• Bubble gum and candy

Despite centuries of oppression and genocide, _______.

• Indigenous peoples are still here.

• Indigenous people have all been killed off.