Nonviolent Protest

Question 1

Which of the following issues were most important to American Indian activists in the 1960s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

poverty; the lack of educational opportunities; discrimination; the lack of protection for American Indian lands

Question 2

Read this excerpt carefully. It comes from a statement created by AIM in 1972. What does the statement say about AIM’s goals?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

AIMs wants to improve future conditions for American Indians.

Question 3

How was the protest at Wounded Knee similar to the protest at Alcatraz Island?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both used occupation as a form of protest.

Question 4

Why did farmers use migrant labor rather than full-time employees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The work was seasonal.

Question 5

How did the UFW’s grape boycott help migrant workers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It brought national attention to the plight of migrant workers.

Question 6

Which of these events led to increased discrimination against Asian Americans in the 1960s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the war in Vietnam

Question 7

Which of the following was a result of the Alcatraz occupation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It established a model for future American Indian activism.

Nonviolent Protest Answers