Federal Policies and American Indian Impact

The video discusses the social determinants of health for American Indian people, highlighting the impact of historical federal policies. It covers periods of removal, assimilation, and termination, and their effects on health, identity, and social factors. The shift towards self-determination is also explored, emphasizing the long history of social injustice and its impact on behavior and hope for the future.

What is a key factor affecting the health of American Indian people according to the video?

• Climate change

• Federal policies

• Dietary habits

• Technological advancements

What was the impact of the removal period on American Indian tribes?

• Strengthened cultural identity

• Increased political power

• Improved economic conditions

• Displacement from ancestral lands

What is one of the social factors impacted by the removal of tribes from their lands?

• Sense of disempowerment

• Increased political influence

• Enhanced community support

• Improved health outcomes

How did the assimilation policies affect Native people?

• They received better healthcare

• They were allowed to maintain their cultural practices

• They faced discrimination in urban areas

• They were given more land

What was a consequence of moving Native people to urban settings?

• They were able to maintain their traditional lifestyles

• They faced various forms of discrimination

• They received better education

• They gained new cultural insights

What was the goal of the termination policy?

• To promote cultural festivals

• To provide financial aid

• To dissolve tribal status

• To enhance tribal sovereignty

What recent trend is mentioned regarding federal policy towards tribes?

• More urban relocation programs

• Increased termination efforts

• A shift towards self-determination

• Stricter assimilation policies

What is a significant historical impact of federal policies on American Indians?

• Enhanced cultural preservation

• Increased economic prosperity

• Long history of social injustice

• Improved educational opportunities

How did the historical treatment of tribes affect their self-identity?

• It led to a loss of self-identity

• It improved their social status

• It strengthened their cultural pride

• It had no impact

What is the impact of federal policies on the hope for the future among American Indians?

• It has led to more opportunities

• It has increased optimism

• It has diminished hope

• It has had no effect