The History of Alaskan and Hawaiian Statehood: Ep 18 of Crash Course Native American History

In what year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

• 1776

• 1867

• 1912

• 1959

What was a key argument made by Alaska Natives regarding their land after the US purchased Alaska?

• They had signed a treaty with Russia to sell the land.

• They had won a war against the US for the land.

• They had never given up their land in a treaty or war.

• The US paid too little money for the land.

What kind of unfair treatment did Alaska Natives face from settlers?

• They were forced to move to Hawaii.

• They were not allowed to vote in elections.

• Businesses often put up signs saying "No Natives allowed."

• They had to pay extra taxes on their homes.

What was the main purpose of the Alaska Native Claim Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1971?

• To give all of Alaska back to Native tribes.

• To make Alaska the 49th state.

• To divide Alaskan land between the US government and new tribal corporations.

• To ban all forms of discrimination against Alaska Natives.

How did the first Native Hawaiians (Kānaka Maoli) arrive on the islands?

• They flew in airplanes.

• They were brought by European explorers.

• They were descendants of Polynesian navigators.

• They walked across a land bridge.

What was a major negative impact of the first Europeans arriving in Hawaii?

• They introduced new types of food.

• They brought diseases that greatly reduced the Native population.

• They helped build new homes for the islanders.

• They taught new farming techniques.

Who was the last queen of Hawaii before the monarchy was overthrown?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Lili'uokalani

• Queen Isabella

When did the U.S. Congress formally apologize for its role in overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy?

• 1898

• 1959

• 1993

• 2009