History – Minorities in America

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No5ai6LZLFg

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Enter the website linked here and read: Is Race for Real? http://www.pbs.org/race/001_WhatIsRace/001_00-home.htm

Take the quiz without peaking at the answer key. After you complete the 14 questions, score yourself using the answer key provided at the bottom of the quiz.

  1. In 1-page:
  2. What were your results?
  3. Did you do better or worse than you initially expected?
  4. Post a reflection of this quiz and tell each other what you expect out of this course.
  5. What are the arguments in favor of Tribes to have full sovereignty over their lands, reservations and natural resources?
  6. What are the arguments of some tribes, to keep the federal government involved as a Trustee of Indian lands?
  7. How has the need for energy production sparked this centuries' old discussion regarding tribal sovereignty and federal protection of lands?
  8. What are the arguments in favor and against energy development playing a role in lifting tribes out of poverty?
  9. What are the ethical and moral considerations illustrated by history? What are the moral considerations illustrated by the bible? Use biblical scripture where appropriate.