US History
Name: Javier Aguilar
3
Per:
American Indian Movement
Directions: Please read about the Native American rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
Answer the questions as you read.
AIM: In 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded by Native American activists
such as Mary Jane Wilson
, Clyde Bellecourt, Vernon Bellecourt, and Dennis Banks. AIM was created
to advocate for improved
treatment and respect for Native Americans. In particular, the organization
focused on police
targeting of Native Americans, ending racism against Native Americans,
encouraging the US Government to respect Native sovereignty (authority) and treaties, and
protecting the civil rights of Native Americans.
1. Why do you think activists felt the need to create AIM? What was happening in the US that a
Native American rights movement was needed?
Name: Javier Aguilar
3
Per:
American Indian Movement
Directions: Please read about the Native American rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
Answer the questions as you read.
AIM: In 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded by Native American activists
such as Mary Jane Wilson
, Clyde Bellecourt, Vernon Bellecourt, and Dennis Banks. AIM was created
to advocate for improved
treatment and respect for Native Americans. In particular, the organization
focused on police
targeting of Native Americans, ending racism against Native Americans,
encouraging the US Government to respect Native sovereignty (authority) and treaties, and
protecting the civil rights of Native Americans.
1. Why do you think activists felt the need to create AIM? What was happening in the US that a
Native American rights movement was needed?
