AIM Native American Civil Rights Video and Quiz

What led to the founding of the American Indian Movement?

• the awarding of the Pulitzer Prize to a Native American writer
• the publication of NOW's Statement Purpose 
• the beginning of  termination policy
• the successful occupation of Alcatraz 

The American Indian Movement (AIM) fought for:

• An Indian president
• Separate but equal rights in the southern states.
• Renewed culture, independence, equal education.
• The right to work equality and assimilation into U.S. society

American Indians were not considered US citizens until...

• 1865

• 1924

• 2005

• They are still not considered citizens

The Ghost Dance was an American Indian religious movement associated with

• The Pueblo Revolution
• The Sioux tribe
• The success of the Natives against the American army
• The success of the Natives in assimilating into American culture 

Which was not one of the demands of AIM (American Indian Movement)?

• more federal aid to American Indians living on reservations

• revising school textbooks to include the American Indian perspective

• division and distribution of remaining reservation lands to individuals

• ending biased depictions of American Indians in movies and television

What year was the American Indian Movement established?

• 1971

• 1968

• 1956

• 1980

Who was one of the founders of the American Indian Movement?

• Dennis Banks

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Which island did the American Indian Movement occupy as part of their protest?

• Liberty Island

• Treasure Island

• Ellis Island

• Alcatraz Island

What was the main achievement of The Longest Walk?

• Economic reforms

• Educational reforms

• Religious freedom act

• Voting rights act

What led to the disbandment of AIM's national leadership?

• Government legislation

• Lack of support

• Infighting and FBI interference

• Financial issues