1. Plains Indian Policies in the late 1800’s How did American “ethnocentrism” influence the treatment of the Plains Indians?

2. “Ethnocentrism” Definition: A belief in the inherent superiority of your own ethnic group or culture. A tendency to judge other groups or cultures from your perspective only.

3. Plains Indians & American Lifestyles Clash Nomadic vs. Land owning Communal vs. Individual

4. Treaties & Reservations were supposed to “solve” Natives vs. Americans conflict

5. Examples of Plains Indian Resistance: Chief Joseph Crazy Horse Geronimo Sitting Bull

6. George Custer and the “Last Stand at Little Bighorn” 1876

7. In what way does this political cartoon about Indian/American relations in late 1800’s demonstrate ethnocentrism?

8. Assimilation Policies Designed to “Fix” Indians Examples: Carlisle Indian School Dawes Act

10. “The West” Video Clips Alice Fletcher with Chief Joseph in Idaho Ghost Dancers at Wounded Knee, South Dakota Episode 8 (Disc 5 of DVD set): 9:46-17:00 Dawes Act & Alice Fletcher 24:00-41:30 Ghost Dance & Wounded Knee Amazon Library Netflix

11. Plains Indian Policies in the late 1800’s How did American “ethnocentrism” influence the treatment of the Plains Indians? Consider/Mention some of the following in your response: American vs. Indian Lifestyles, Reservation Policies, Treaties & Military Conflicts w/ Indians, Dawes Act, Indian Boarding Schools, Alice Fletcher (“Measuring Woman”), Massacre at Wounded Knee