American Indian rights movement

Sarah Machajewski

Book - 2017

Traces the history of Native American relations with people of other origins from their arrival in North America through generations of broken treaties and forced removals to the current situation.

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Published
New York : PowerKids Press 2017.
Language
English
Main Author
Sarah Machajewski (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781499428490
9781499426755
9781499426786
  • Fighting for what's lost
  • The first people of the Americas
  • Europeans arrive
  • Broken promises
  • The beginning of a movement
  • Moving to the city
  • Fighting back
  • The American Indian movement
  • Fighting to be heard
  • Occupying Alcatraz
  • The trail of broken treaties
  • Activism today
  • The fight continues.
Review by Booklist Review

This entry in the Civic Participation: Working for Civil Rights series takes a decidedly sympathetic stance on the plight of American Indians throughout history. A succinct explanation of how the ancestors of American Indians are thought to have first come to the continent kicks this off, followed by brief details on how Native Americans suffered at the hands of European settlers and American expansionists. Reservation life, broken promises by the U.S. government, and poverty and discrimination were among some of the challenges faced, and the American Indian Movement was founded in the 1960s in order to combat them. This details the efforts made, successful and otherwise, by this activist group, and the battles they still fight today. A glossary and time line close out this valuable look at an often-buried slice of American history and discrimination.--Reagan, Maggie Copyright 2017 Booklist

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-7-Though the United States is known as the land of the free, this has not been the case for many groups through much of its history. This series offers a wide scope, targeting a number of populations affected by social injustice and less represented in children's literature, namely Native Americans, Mexican Americans, the disabled, and the LGBTQ community. This introductory set relates their struggles to achieve essential human rights and dignities in language that is accessible and relatable while providing a basic introduction to key historical events, legislations, and personalities in the movements. The outcome and future of each cause are discussed, with an invitation for readers to become engaged by learning tolerance and social acceptance. A good balance of text and visuals, such as archival photographs, paintings, and drawings, results in a clean, orderly appearance that is visually appealing and informative. VERDICT A fine introductory survey of civil rights issues that prompts reader involvement. Consider for report writers. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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