Native American Reservations, Explained.

The video explores the origins of democracy in Native American tribes, particularly the Iroquois Confederacy, and its influence on the US Constitution. It discusses the challenges and broken promises of treaties between the US and Indian tribes, highlighting the legal and social issues faced by Native Americans. The video also examines the current state of reservations, the federal trust responsibility, and the impact of Indian removal policies. It emphasizes the cultural significance of reservations and the importance of political organization and voting for Native Americans.

Which tribes were involved in creating the Great Law of Peace?

• Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni, Ute, Shoshone

• Iroquois, Algonquin, Huron, Cree, Blackfoot

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Comanche

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca

How many times is 'Indian' mentioned in the US Constitution?

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

• Three times

What is the primary reason treaties were often not honored?

• They were not legally binding

• They were too complex to understand

• They were made under threat of war

• They were written in multiple languages

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A peaceful migration of tribes

• A series of battles between tribes

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A treaty negotiation process

What does the term 'domestic dependent nations' refer to?

• Foreign countries

• Tribal nations

• Colonial territories

• States within the US

What is one of the main challenges faced by reservations today?

• Excessive government support

• High levels of industrialization

• Isolation and low funding

• Overpopulation

What is a significant aspect of reservation life according to Jessica Imitachi?

• It is solely a place of trauma

• It is a place of constant conflict

• It is a purely ceremonial space

• It is a tapestry of various experiences

How can Native Americans hold truth to power according to the video?

• By avoiding political participation

• Through international treaties

• Through the census and voting

• By isolating from other communities

What would happen if treaties were fully honored?

• Reservation infrastructure would improve

• Native Americans would lose sovereignty

• Federal funding would cease

• Reservations would be abolished

What is the estimated cost needed to provide adequate healthcare to Native Americans?

• $51 billion

• $100 billion

• $25 billion

• $10 billion