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Jump Back in Time 第一次世界大战与爵士时代  (1914-1928)
 
Inhabitants of Dakota Territory
这些印第安人追随他们祖先的脚步从达科达领土来到这里

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国会同意赋予所有在美国出生的原住民美国公民的资格:192462

一份1928年的研究报告马理安报告 (Meriam Report) 对美国原住民所遭遇到的问题进行评估。报告对政府指出国家的政策明显对美国原住民造成压抑,并且摧毁了原住民的文化与社会。这些原住民必须承受贫穷、剥削,以及歧视的痛苦。这份研究报告也让国会决定于1934年通过印第安人重整法案 (Indian Reorganization Act) 。这项法案将部分剩余的土地归还给美国原住民,并且鼓励原住民部落组成自治政府。美国政府后来也投资提供印第安人健康照顾、教育,以及社区发展等等。印第安人的生活质量也慢慢得到提升。现在有些美国原住民也经营很大的企业,但是还是有一些人的生活相当贫苦。


A 1928 study known as the Meriam Report assessed the problems of Native Americans. The report revealed to the government that its policies had oppressed Native Americans and destroyed their culture and society. The people suffered from poverty, exploitation and discrimination. This study spurred the passage of the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act. This Act returned some of the surplus land to Native Americans and urged tribes to engage in active self-government. The U.S. government invested in the development of health care, education and community structure. Quality of life on Indian lands improved. Today some Native Americans run successful businesses, while others still live in poverty.
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