Part 1 Based on your reading in A Different Mirror and your viewing of “In the
Part 1 Based on your reading in A Different Mirror and your viewing of “In the White Man’s Image,” summarize, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, the rationale and “effectiveness” of Progressive Era policies –- the Dawes Act and Indian Boarding Schools -- in their attempts to assimilate Native Americans. Do you feel these policies were implemented in the best interests of Native Americans? Why or why not? Support your analysis using examples raised in the text and the film. Part 2 Based on your reading in A Different Mirror, summarize, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, the rationale behind the Indian New Deal. Do you believe this policy was effective? Support your analysis using examples raised in the text Part 3 Based upon what you saw in the film “We Shall Remain,” what was the rationale behind the Siege of Wounded Knee? Do you feel Native Americans were justified in their actions? Do you believe this event was effective in improving the conditions of Native Americans? Why or why not? Support your analysis using examples raised in the film.

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