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Kierra Nelson
on Nov 03, 2024
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Why did the American Indian Movement occupy the island of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay in November 1969?
A) They were demanding the release of Indian prisoners from Alcatraz.
B) They demanded that the federal government turn over ownership of the land.
C) They declared the island an ancient burial ground for local native tribes.
D) They were holding the island ransom in return for jobs in the city.
American Indian Movement
A grassroots movement founded in 1968 focused on civil rights for Native Americans, aiming to address issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural preservation.
Alcatraz
An island in San Francisco Bay, renowned for housing a now-closed maximum security federal prison.
- Acquire knowledge about the major social and political movements that characterized the 1960s and early 1970s.
- Understand the importance and influence of key social movements such as feminism, African-American Civil Rights, and Native American activism.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the major social and political movements that characterized the 1960s and early 1970s.
- Understand the importance and influence of key social movements such as feminism, African-American Civil Rights, and Native American activism.
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