FDR's “Indian Deal” finally ended what, at about the time the Washington Redskins were created?

“Civilization regulations” to assimilate Native Americans .

The sculpture called “End of the Trail” displayed in San Francisco in 1915 was interpreted as:

A defeated warrior on horseback with spear to the ground.

How did colonists show as “authentic Americans” when participating in the Boston Tea Party?

They dressed as Mohawk Indians.

How was the word “redskin” used in his experience, according to Gover?

It was used as an insult to disrespect his heritage.

The Baseball Hall of Fame home town is named for which author of stereotypical Native tales?

Cooperstown (after James Fenimore Cooper)

Which of the following is NOT a “Civilization Regulation” as suggested by the article?

Native Americans could leave land only on certain days .

How does the team logo for the Washington Redskins use positive and negative stereotypes?

It combines a proud Indian profile and the slur “Redskins”

How does Kevin Gover respond to the claim that the Redskin team name is “respectful”?

States names aren't respectful “in the age... they emerged”

Gover quotes a 1955 Supreme Court case about Native American land ownership, that states:

“savage tribes... were deprived of their lands... by force.”

According to Gover, why might Native Americans on a reservation be less concerned about names?

They have more immediate concerns, like native sovereignty.

Why didn’t Native Americans object to names like “Braves” until well into the 20th Century?

They identified as tribes not a Native American nation.

What would early fans conclude about Native Americans when they adopted their team names?

Native Americans had faded to 250,000 on reservations.

How did boarding schools / national assimilation contribute to identity for Native Americans?

Native Americans had an experience of “pan-Indian” identity.

Why is it hard for Gover to raise his son in the Washington D.C. area?

His son sees people like himself “devalued” by the Redskins.

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1
FDR's “Indian Deal” finally ended what, at about the time the Washington Redskins were created?
The existence of reservations for Native Americans.
The use of Native American names in baseball.
The use of the word “Redskin” in laws for Native Americans.
“Civilization regulations” to assimilate Native Americans .
2
The sculpture called “End of the Trail” displayed in San Francisco in 1915 was interpreted as:
A native woman and her child symbolic of kindness.
A proud Native American on horseback with spear held high.
Representing proud traditions of Native American warriors.
A defeated warrior on horseback with spear to the ground.
3
How did colonists show as “authentic Americans” when participating in the Boston Tea Party?
They wore Washington Redskin jerseys to show solidarity.
They took the profits and donated them to local tribes.
They dressed as Mohawk Indians.
They told King George that ALL Americans should be free.
4
How did non-Natives depict Native Americans in popular culture?
As female Native Americans kneeling on Land O’ Lakes butter.
As “cigar store Indians” used as marketing for cigar sales.
All of the above.
Symbolizing Mutual of Omaha insurance with Native profile.
5
How was the word “redskin” used in his experience, according to Gover?
It was used as an insult to disrespect his heritage.
It was used as a compliment by white community in Oklahoma.
It was not in use at the time he was growing up.
It was never used in polite society.
6
The Baseball Hall of Fame home town is named for which author of stereotypical Native tales?
Irving (after Washington Irving)
Franklinville (after Benjamin Franklin)
Cooperstown (after James Fenimore Cooper)
Jefferson (named after Thomas Jefferson)
7
Which of the following is NOT a “Civilization Regulation” as suggested by the article?
Native American children stopped from speaking own language.
Native Americans could leave land only on certain days .
Native Americans would pay for crime unlike white Americans.
Native American students had their long hair cut short.
8
How does the team logo for the Washington Redskins use positive and negative stereotypes?
It combines a cartoon Indian and the racial slur “Redskins”
The logo is purely respectful.
It uses a bucking horse and the respectful name “Redskins”.
It combines a proud Indian profile and the slur “Redskins”
9
How does Kevin Gover respond to the claim that the Redskin team name is “respectful”?
States team names were created during “good times”.
States names aren't respectful “in the age... they emerged”
States Redskin name represents “honor, respect and pride.”
States Redskins fans should “get along” with Native Am.
10
Gover quotes a 1955 Supreme Court case about Native American land ownership, that states:
Native Americans can pursue land rights “in the courts.”
Native Americans land should “be restored... immediately.”
Natives will reclaim land "when Americans see injustices".
“savage tribes... were deprived of their lands... by force.”
11
According to Gover, why might Native Americans on a reservation be less concerned about names?
They don’t care about organized sports much.
Most Native Americans respect team names like “Redskins”.
Most reservations are in urban areas with Native team names.
They have more immediate concerns, like native sovereignty.
12
Why didn’t Native Americans object to names like “Braves” until well into the 20th Century?
They didn’t care for sports and didn't attend sport events.
They identified as tribes not a Native American nation.
They had ample opportunity to object, but chose not to.
They thought the names were respectful and appropriate.
13
What would early fans conclude about Native Americans when they adopted their team names?
Native Americans had faded to 250,000 on reservations.
Native Americans wouldn’t care about offensive mascots.
They as fans should be ashamed of their insensitive teams.
Native Americans were a strong culture of 7 to 10 million.
14
How did boarding schools / national assimilation contribute to identity for Native Americans?
Native Americans still identified as tribes after schooling.
Native Americans taught to respect their native culture.
Native Americans were encouraged to cooperate at schools.
Native Americans had an experience of “pan-Indian” identity.
15
Why is it hard for Gover to raise his son in the Washington D.C. area?
His son sees people like himself “devalued” by the Redskins.
They live near the Supreme Court, which is unjust to them.
They are like others singled out for racism through teams.
He runs the Smithsonian’s National American Indian museum.

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