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According to Sherman Coolidge, the establishment of the SAI, an organization "managed solely for and by the Indians," meant that" the hour has struck when the best educated and most cultured of the race should come together to voice the common demands, to interpret correctly the Indians heart, and to contribute in a more united way their influence and exertion with the rest of the citizens of the United States in all lines of progress and reform, for the welfare of the Indian race in particular,
and Significance: It represented a first step toward the kind of pan-Indian unity that would play a vital role in the protection of Indian rights and the preservation of Indian culture in later years; in addressing the ambiguous status of Indian people and nations in the United States the SAI tackled issues that remained a century later. Who: More than 12,000 Indians served in the armed forces during the First
World What: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary sparked the first World War. The British Empire, France, the Russian Empire, and their allies fought against the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian When: summer of 1914, till Nov 1918. Where: (from wikipedia) Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Pacific Islands, China, Indian Ocean, North and South Atlantic Ocean. Why: see the answer to What Significance: American society, and the press in particular, interpreted the Indians participation as evidence of their assimilation. Indians pointed to their patriotism and sacrifice as evidence of their readiness for full citizenship. Many served out of Who: Commissioner of Indian affairs, appointed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Collier had been a social worker among immigrants in New York City. What: Collier envisioned and implemented far-reaching changes in the relationship between the U.S. government and the Indian tribes within its borders. He attempted to restore an emphasis on community in the government's dealings with Indian peoples. His policies tried to rejuvenate tribal governments, preserve Native languages, and revive tribal cultures. When: served during 1933 to 1945 Where: Why: He had learned about Indian life primarily from his visits to Pueblo peoples in New Mexico during the early 1920s. A visit to Taos Pueblo in 1920 changed Colliers life and convinced him that Indian cultures had something fundamental to offer American society. Modern American life seemed shallow, materialistic, individualistic; Indian Significance: The Indian New Deal, masterminded by Collier, charted a new direction in United States Indian policy that, despite later efforts to reverse it, had a lasting impact throughout Indian America. Who: The Act as the most significant initiative of John Collier. What: The IRA aimed to protect Indians in their religion and
lifestyle. The bill states: (1) Indians living on reservations would be allowed to establish local self government and tribal corporations to develop reservation resources, (2) The federal government would train Indians in such issues as land management, public health, When: passed in 1934 Where: Why: The IRA was intended to correct the mistake made by the Dawes Act, reversing the assimilationist policies that had resulted in considerable damage to Native American cultures. Significance: The Act protected Indian freedom to engage in traditional religious practices, obtaining additional relief money for reservations, providing a structure for self-government, helped conserve the communal tribal land bases. Who: The Stockbridge-Munsee Community is a federally recognized Native American tribe formed in the late eighteenth century from communities of so-called "praying Indians" (or Moravian Indians), descended from Christianized members of two distinct peoples: Mohicans from the praying town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and Munsees. What: The Stockbridge originally lived in western Massachusetts and moved to north central New York between 1783 and 1786 to form a new Christian community near the Oneida. Pressures from incoming White settlers caused them to consider alternative places to live. When: moved to north central New York between 1783 and 1786 to form a new Christian community; migrated from New York, Pennsylvania, and New England to Wisconsin in the 1820s and 1830s. Why: left New York to evade the negative influences of settlers; was removed to Indiana after the war with United States in 1812; but the land in Indiana they intended to settle had been ceded by the Miami tribe and was to be sold to White settlers. They then left for Wisconsin. Significance: (not sure) Many Stockbridge were Christian and believed the tribe's best chance for survival depended on accepting Euro-American culture rather
than resisting it. Stockbridge-Munsee lands became further divided by the 1887 Dawes Act. Under the Indian Reorganization Act, in 1938 the Stockbridge-Munsee drafted A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries (including all the great powers) eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. A state of total war emerged, directly involving more than
100 million people from over 30 countries. The major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. World War II was the deadliest Significance: World War II changed the political alignment and social structure of the globe. The United Nations (UN) was established to foster international cooperation and prevent future conflicts; the victorious great powers{China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States{became the permanent members of its Security Council. The Soviet Union and United States emerged as rival superpowers, setting the stage for
the nearly half-century long Cold War. In the wake of European devastation, the influence of its great powers waned, triggering the decolonisation of Africa and Asia. Most countries whose industries had been damaged Who: 800 Native American women served in the military during World War II What: During World War II over 16 million citizens were sent overseas to fight for America's freedom. Of those 16 million, there were around 300,000 women, and of those 300,000 there were about 800 Native American women. When: during World War II Where: Why: During the war, women were taking jobs working in the factories while their husbands and sons fought overseas. Unfortunately, this same sense of opportunity did not apply to Native American Reservations, With few
desirable job opportunities on reservations many recent female Indian School graduates during this time chose to Significance: Native American women, though largely unrecognized for their war efforts, continued to contribute to society in ways that were unique to their population. Through a longstanding pattern of resilience, they were able to shape the views of women within their society and the views of Native Americans as a whole by sacrificing all they had in the war, and at home. What was the significance of the Native American contribution to WWII?The most famous role of Native Americans in World War II was performed by the Navajo Indians. They were “code talkers,” using their own complex native language to help the American troops keep their plans secret from the Japanese.
How did Native Americans contribute to the war effort during WWII?Native servicemen fought in many of the war's pivotal military campaigns. The war had a significant and lasting impact on Indian Country. Approximately 150,000 American Indians participated in military service or agricultural and industrial jobs to support the war effort.
What significant role did Native Americans play during ww1 and ww2?Patriotism at a cost
During World War I, an estimated 12,000 Native American soldiers served in the U.S. military, and tens of thousands of Native Americans supported the war at home by working in war industries, purchasing war bonds, and assisting in war relief efforts.
What happened with Native Americans during World War II quizlet?During World War II, Native Americans: served in the military and worked in war production. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: included freedom of speech and religion.
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