General AIM Questions
What does AIM stand for?
American Indian Movement?
When was the occupation of Alcatraz Island?
1969
Name 2 challenges within the AIM movement
2 out of the 4:
Internal conflicts with its members
Government opposition in the form of legal battles
Negative public and media perception of militant protests
Limited Resources and funding
When year was AIM started?
1968
What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Occupation?
It brought attention to the corrupt government of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the federal government’s inability to honor and follow through with treaties that addressed Native American tribes.
Name 2 out of 5 goals of the AIM movement
Preservation of Indigenous culture and cultural revitalization
Tribal Autonomy
Land Ownership
Economic independence
Social Justice for the discrimination of Native Americans
How did AIM's tactics differ from other civil rights organizations at the time?
Their protests were direct and confrontational instead of peaceful. For example, they would occupy many government buildings and lead protests.
How long was the "Longest Walk" protest in 1978?
5-6 months
Which 2 AIM leaders met in jail?
Dennis Banks and Clyde Bellecourt