Case Study: American Indian Movement (AIM)

Question 1

What did participants in the Longest Walk do when they reached Washington, DC?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They held rallies and gathered peacefully on the steps of the United States Capitol.

Question 2

How did the Wounded Knee occupation advance rights for Indigenous people?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It led to Congress passing legislation reversing its policy of tribal termination.

Question 3

Which group made up many of the protestors occupying Wounded Knee?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Vietnam War veterans

Question 4

How does the American Indian Religious Freedom Act support tribal sovereignty?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by protecting access to sacred sites

Question 5

How were the participants in the occupation of Alcatraz Island and the Longest Walk similar?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They represented many different tribes.

Case Study: American Indian Movement (AIM) Answers