History

            In the history of Americans society the nation has culturally become so diverse with the coming of different ethnic groups. The ethnic identities of those who immigrated in the American soil are still based on their historical background that is their initial origin land than that of the American land. With this kind of group division there exist conflict amongst the Americans and the immigrants. This therefore led to most of these immigrants have formed alliances which enhance them to protect their own privileges for the entire minority group as they demand for protection of the groups interest for satisfaction.  

            In my reading I have learnt that culture is significant and it explains the present way of doing things for any person and in my opinion it is worth fighting for one’s freedom of way of doing things.  It is thus important to fight for what is right as culture is important for the present generation and the generations to come. Shared vision and interest in any fight enhances cohesion and greater success of any group. For instance the formation of the San Francisco State Strike in Us where the strike achieved in ensuring that the culture and the history of the minor ethnic groups would not just fade away but rather would be taught even to those that are born today and in days to come. The formation of the American Indian Movement and the Indian Child Welfare Act enabled the spread and the suppression of thoughts, spirits as well as the lifestyles of the indigenous group. While the NAGPRA group in their action to protect the tribe from the ruthless dig up of the dead has curbed the ruthless activity upon their tribe members. This has allowed the children of these tribes to have a chance to learn their tribe history and culture.

 

Annie Mae Aquash story involves so many coil and turns as the causal effect for her death is unknown as some say she died as a result of too much exposure to cold weather while others argue that a bullet was put in her head (DeMont 2001). I think that the FBI were involved in her death as in their statement to the deceased family they stated that she died due to high exposure to cold while there was a bullet hole behind her head so they were trying to cover up their actions.

 

Reference

DeMont, J. (2001). DEATH OF A WARRIOR. Maclean's, 114(17), 26.