Christopher Columbus
What part of Europe is Christopher Columbus from?
Italy
How did indigenous people feel about Columbus Day?
it was a slap in the face—a celebration of invasion, theft, brutality, and colonization.
Define assimilation.
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
What is today?
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
What year was "Discovery Day" Proclaimed?
1892
When did Christopher Columbus arrive in the Americas?
1942
How much did the Native American population shrink after Europeans arrived in the Americas.
by 1/2
Define lobbying.
seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.
In which state is the largest city named after Columbus?
Ohio
What year did Columbus Day become a national holiday?
1934
What was the original meaning of Columbus Day.
Columbus Day began as a celebration of Italian immigrants who faced persecution in the U.S. But for many it’s now a symbol of the colonization and oppression of Indigenous people.
What was the purpose of the Pan-Indian and Red Power movements?
brought together Native Americans who began to draw attention to the hero’s sordid history.
Define oppression.
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
What mayor apologized for the Italian lynchings in the late 1800s?
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
What did Columbus Day initially celebrate?
Italians
What was the stereotype of Italians coming to America in the 1800s.
sinister and criminal
What occurred during the Wounded Knee Massacre?
in which U.S. soldiers killed some 300 Lakota people.
Define reputable.
generally believed to exist or be something specified, but not definitely the case.
Define indigenous.
How much money was paid to Italians in reparations?
$25,000
Who was David Hennessey?
Reputed for his arrests of Italian Americans and murdered.
Who was the Resistance 500?
Indigenous groups lobbied the United Nations and local governments not to participate in international celebrations.
Define reparations.
the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
Does Columbus , Ohio still celebrate Columbus day?
No. the celebrate Indigenous People's Day.
Does Ms. Candyce get paid extra on Indigenous people's day?
No.