Native Americans
Why was assigning different tribes to share reservations an issue?
When was the Washington State Constitution written and adopted?
1889
What does the word fraud mean?
A person who uses tricks or lies to get something
What was the main problem with the land allotments given to Native as a part of the Dawes Act?
Most of the land was dry and unsuitable for farming.
Which was the site of the first constitutional convention held in Washington Territory?
Olympia
What does the word coerce mean?
Cause someone to do something through threat or force.
What was one lingering effect of assimilation and Indian boarding schools?
Some of the Native American languages and practices died out completely.
How did the framers of Washington’s constitution protect the state from special-interest groups who might try to influence lawmakers?
They gave the governor the ability to veto whole bills or entire sections of bills.
What is an allotment of land?
Sharing of land
Why were continued offers to become US citizens problematic for many Native Americans?
The offers required Native Americans to break their tribal ties.
Which outside factor contributed to the delay in Washington becoming a state?
Congressional Democrats worried that admitting Washington to the Union would flip the balance of power to Republicans.
Which two events led to Chief Joseph’s surrender?
The US army sent 600 men to fight and snowstorm blew into the area.
Which factors made the Stevens Treaties problematic for Native Americans?
Treaties were written in English and they often didn't make the payments they were supposed to.
How did violent labor strikes of the 1800s most likely influence Washington’s Constitution?
They led to the inclusion of language that limits who has the right to bear arms.
What is veto?
A rejection, to say no