AIM
What does AIM stand for?
American Indian Movement
How many times was Mount Rushmore occupied?
2 Times
(Y/N) Did the government meet the occupiers' demands?
No
What was one thing the occupiers awarded?
Cash compensation, some reservation land was restored, and was provided with an opportunity to construct their own hydroelectric plant
Was the takeover successful?
Yes
Name at least one person who founded AIM
Russell Means, Clyde Bellecourt, Dennis Banks
For how long did activists camp at Mount Rushmore?
2 Months
What city is Alcatraz located in?
San Francisco
What was AIM protesting against at the dam?
Block the renewal of the dam's license
Who led the takeover?
Herb Powless
Why was AIM initially created?
To give a voice to Native Americans
What state is Mount Rushmore in?
South Dakota
Who, and how many people died during the Alcatraz occupation?
1 person, a 12-year-old
What is the name of the reservation land that the dam flooded?
Lac Court Oreilles Ojibwe reservation land
What treaty was cited?
The Treaty of Fort Laramie
When was AIM founded?
In 1968
What is the name of the hills/mountains that were reserved for the Lakota?
Black Hills
When did the occupation of Alcatraz end?
In 1971
Who helped occupy the dam?
American Indians from other communities
Who brought food and supplies to the members?
Friends and family
When was AIM disbanded?
Trick Question, it has no national leadership anymore, but still exists to this day
How many Native Americans were arrested while climbing the Mount Rushmore?
20 Native Americans
How did the 12-year-old girl die?
She fell down 3 stories
Who and how many people were killed?
Two Indian activists and two FBI agents were killed
What was established on the land after the takeover?
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino