1. 1. Native Americans By Katsiaryna Karachun
2. 2. Content v History v Innovations v Todays situation
3. 3. History 12 000 BC
4. 4. 18301830 The Indian Removal ActThe Indian Removal Act 18381838 The Trail of TearsThe Trail of Tears 18781878 American Indian reservationsAmerican Indian reservations 18901890 Wounded Knee, South DakotaWounded Knee, South Dakota 19241924 The Indian Citizen ActThe Indian Citizen Act
5. 5. Innovations Chewing gum Peanuts Potatoes Vanilla Popcorn Chocolate
6. 6. Innovations Parkas Moccasins Kayak Snow giggles Snowshoes Camouflage
7. 7. Innovations Dental care Syringes Lacrosse
8. 8. General demographics Todays situation 100000 20100000 40100000 60100000 80100000 100100000 120100000 140100000 160100000 180100000 200100000 220100000 240100000 260100000 280100000 300100000 304000000 1930000 Total US population Native Americans
9. 9. Access to higher education Better jobs Tribal Councils Renaissance of Indian Art Today's situation Social status 50 % of unemployed Lower income Badly paid and unskilled workers High suicide rates
10. 10. References 1. American Indians Today // The American Studies Newsletter // ASN 35 (January 1995) 2. Americas Fascinating Indian Heritage / [editor, James A. Maxwell]. Pleasantville, N. Y.: Readers Digest Association, 1992. 3. American Indians // The World Book Encyclopedia. V. 10. World Book, Inc., 1993.