Nisqually Native American Resistance History

The video discusses a 'fish-in' protest at Frank's Landing, highlighting the peaceful resistance against state forces. It provides historical context on treaties made with Indians, promising them fishing rights. The video also covers land condemnation during WWI and the compensation issues faced by the Nisqually people. It showcases continued resistance, evidence of force used by authorities, and the occupation attempt of Fort Lawton. The video concludes with the resilience and identity of the Nisqually people, emphasizing their connection to the land.

What was the primary method of protest used by the Native Americans during the 'fish-in' at Frank's Landing?

• Marching in the streets

• Writing petitions

• Holding a sit-in at government offices

• Fishing as a form of passive resistance

How did the state respond to the 'fish-in' demonstration at Frank's Landing?

• By providing compensation to the demonstrators

• By ignoring the protest

• By sending a large force of Game and Fisheries Wardens

• By negotiating with the demonstrators

What was the main purpose of the 1854 treaties made by territorial governor Isaac Stephens with the Native Americans?

• To establish new trade routes

• To grant land ownership to settlers

• To relinquish land claims in exchange for fishing rights and compensation

• To create new reservation boundaries

What compensation was promised to the Native Americans in the 1854 treaties?

• Free education for their children

• New housing developments

• Payments and fishing rights

• Annual food supplies

During World War I, what happened to the reservation land on the East side of the Nisqually River?

• It was sold to private developers

• It was condemned for Fort Lewis

• It was preserved as a national park

• It was expanded for agricultural use

What was the outcome for the families displaced by the condemnation of reservation land for Fort Lewis?

• They were relocated to urban areas

• They received compensation decided by the government

• They were allowed to return after the war

• They were given new land on the West side of the river

How did Bill Franks and his family respond to arrests and state aggression?

• They stopped fishing altogether

• They moved to a different state

• They continued fishing as a form of resistance

• They filed a lawsuit against the state

What evidence was presented to show the state's aggressive actions during the 'fish-in'?

• Video footage of the demonstration

• Pictures of Game Department officials with weapons

• Testimonies of state officials

• Photographs of peaceful negotiations

What was the significance of the war dance and the plan to occupy Fort Lawton?

• It was a demonstration of the Nisqually people's determination to maintain their identity and land rights

• It was a celebration of a treaty signing

• It was a cultural festival

• It was a protest against new fishing regulations

What actions did the Nisqually people take during the attempt to occupy Fort Lawton?

• They organized a sit-in at the fort's entrance

• They negotiated with the army for land rights

• They stormed the fort from multiple directions

• They held a peaceful protest outside the fort