Indian-white relations: U.S., 1934-2002
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, World War II, Native Americans, American Indians, Demographics, Population, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present, American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
- Date: 1934-2002
Article abstract: During the period since 1934, three stages led from open displacement of Indian rights to self-determination policies.
The landmark Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, which remained the legislative model for relations between the U.S. government and Indian tribes until the mid-1950's, was based on a massive 1928 report entitled The Problem of Indian Administration, commonly called the Meriam Report. This report had been requested by Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work. It was intended to reexamine the effects of the General Allotment...
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