Difference between revisions of "American Indian Genocide"
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| − | This is a | + | This is a sad period in America's history, contested by some as to whether it happened or not. Others have considered such viewpoints the equivalent of denying the Holocaust. |
| − | + | The term refers to fighting between the [[United States]] and [[Native American]] settlements and cultures, and 'relocation' of the [[Cherokee]] and the [[Nez Perce]] from their homes to [[reservation]]s. Some might describe this as an invasion, other contest this. | |
[[Congress]] has recognized a debt owed to Indian tribes and passed legislation to protect, or restore, Indian cultural sovereignty.<ref>See, e.g., "The Indian Child Welfare Act," preface, 25 U.S.C. s 1901.</ref> | [[Congress]] has recognized a debt owed to Indian tribes and passed legislation to protect, or restore, Indian cultural sovereignty.<ref>See, e.g., "The Indian Child Welfare Act," preface, 25 U.S.C. s 1901.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:49, December 18, 2007
This is a sad period in America's history, contested by some as to whether it happened or not. Others have considered such viewpoints the equivalent of denying the Holocaust.
The term refers to fighting between the United States and Native American settlements and cultures, and 'relocation' of the Cherokee and the Nez Perce from their homes to reservations. Some might describe this as an invasion, other contest this.
Congress has recognized a debt owed to Indian tribes and passed legislation to protect, or restore, Indian cultural sovereignty.[1]
See Also
References
- ↑ See, e.g., "The Indian Child Welfare Act," preface, 25 U.S.C. s 1901.