The Mojave People: History and Resilience

The video explores the Mojave people, their culture, and history. It covers their origins, social structure, and economic activities, emphasizing their connection to the Colorado River. The video details the threats they faced from trappers and U.S. annexation, leading to conflicts and the Mojave War. Leadership changes under Yaritav resulted in the tribe's division. Despite efforts to eradicate their culture, the Mojave persisted and now govern themselves on reservations. The video concludes with review questions on Mojave history and culture.

What does the term PIPA Aha Macabre signify for the Mojave people?

• The desert wanderers

• The forest tribe

• The mountain dwellers

• The people by the river

What was a significant threat to the Mojave in the early 1800s?

• Discovery of oil

• Encroachment by trappers

• Arrival of Spanish explorers

• Severe drought

What was the outcome of the U.S. annexation of Arizona for the Mojave?

• Peaceful coexistence

• Discovery of gold

• Loss of land and culture

• Increased trade opportunities

Who replaced Chief Formosa during the Mojave War?

• Chief Black Hawk

• Jedidiah Smith

• Colonel William Hoffman

• Yaritav (Iritaba)

What was the slogan used by Americans during the Mojave War?

• Trade with the Mojave

• Unite with the Mojave

• Peace with the Mojave

• Wipe out the Mojave

What happened to the Mojave tribe in 1865?

• They were united under one leader

• They split into two groups

• They gained independence

• They moved to Canada

How did the Mojave respond to U.S. attempts at cultural assimilation?

• They fully assimilated

• They abandoned their traditions

• They persisted and maintained their culture

• They moved to urban areas