Native American Activism on Alcatraz

What was the main reason Native American activists occupied Alcatraz Island in 1969?

• To establish a new government

• To bring attention to past injustices and contemporary issues

• To create a tourist attraction

• To build a new city

What offer did the Native Americans make for the purchase of Alcatraz Island?

• $100 in gold coins

• $24 in glass beads and red cloth

• $50 in silver

• $10 in copper

According to the document, why is Alcatraz Island considered suitable for an Indian Reservation?

• It has abundant natural resources

• It resembles most Indian reservations in its lack of facilities

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It has a thriving economy

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of Alcatraz Island in the document?

• It has fresh running water

• It is isolated from modern facilities

• It has inadequate sanitation facilities

• There are no educational facilities

What is one of the proposed uses for Alcatraz Island according to the document?

• A theme park

• A Center for Native American Studies

• A shopping mall

• A sports stadium

What will the American Indian Spiritual Center on Alcatraz Island focus on?

• Modern art

• Ancient tribal religious ceremonies and medicine

• Technology and innovation

• Political debates

What is the purpose of the Indian Center of Ecology as mentioned in the document?

• To build skyscrapers

• To train young people in scientific research and practice

• To develop new technology

• To create a new language

What will the Great Indian Training School aim to achieve?

• Teach culinary arts to the public

• Improve standards of living and end hunger and unemployment

• Develop new sports techniques

• Create new fashion trends

What will the American Indian Museum on Alcatraz Island depict?

• Modern architecture

• Native foods and cultural contributions

• Space exploration

• Global economic trends