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Jump Back in Time 第一次世界大戰與爵士時代  (1914-1928)
 
Inhabitants of Dakota Territory
這些印第安人追隨他們祖先的腳步從達科達領土來到這裡

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國會同意賦予所有在美國出生的原住民美國公民的資格:192462

一份1928年的研究報告馬理安報告 (Meriam Report) 對美國原住民所遭遇到的問題進行評估。報告對政府指出國家的政策明顯對美國原住民造成壓抑,並且摧毀了原住民的文化與社會。這些原住民必須承受貧窮、剝削,以及歧視的痛苦。這份研究報告也讓國會決定於1934年通過印第安人重整法案 (Indian Reorganization Act) 。這項法案將部分剩餘的土地歸還給美國原住民,並且鼓勵原住民部落組成自治政府。美國政府後來也投資提供印第安人健康照顧、教育,以及社區發展等等。印第安人的生活品質也慢慢得到提升。現在有些美國原住民也經營很大的企業,但是還是有一些人的生活相當貧苦。


A 1928 study known as the Meriam Report assessed the problems of Native Americans. The report revealed to the government that its policies had oppressed Native Americans and destroyed their culture and society. The people suffered from poverty, exploitation and discrimination. This study spurred the passage of the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act. This Act returned some of the surplus land to Native Americans and urged tribes to engage in active self-government. The U.S. government invested in the development of health care, education and community structure. Quality of life on Indian lands improved. Today some Native Americans run successful businesses, while others still live in poverty.
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