Question
Write a paragraph explaining how Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, through its detailed portrayal of historical events, serves as a work of public advocacy by highlighting the injustices faced by Native American tribes during the late 19th century. Be sure to include text evidence to support your answer. Evidence may come from the excerpt provided above or from a selection of your choice from Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown. Use this graphic organizer to plan your response:A – Answer: (Think about what it means to advocate for someone or something; how does hearing about the Indigenous American experience through their first-hand accounts contribute to the reader's understanding of this time in American history?) Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee can serve as a work of public advocacy by showing the injustices of ____________________ through the eyes of ______________________. C – Concrete details/evidence from passage 1: (what is the BEST quote that demonstrates the specific experience of the writer?) For example, the writer states “____________________________.” E – Explain in your own words: (first, retell the quote in your own words, THEN explain what this communicates to the reader!) This quote means______________________________, and shows us ______________________. S- Summarize: (What conclusions can you draw about how information can be interpreted? Consider how far perspectives can differ on the same event, and include any final thoughts!) In conclusion, based on __________________________ and_____________________, we can understand __________________________. Therefore, it is important to consider _________________________________________.
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A – Answer: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee can serve as a work of public advocacy by showing the injustices of United States government policies and actions through the eyes of Native American tribes.
C – Concrete details/evidence from passage 1: For example, the writer states, “The great red men had discovered that while they had been living on their lands for centuries, without interfering with the white man, he had come upon them in the night and taken it all away.”
E – Explain in your own words: This quote means that despite the long-standing presence and peaceful coexistence of Indigenous peoples on their ancestral lands, they were brutally dispossessed by encroaching settlers and government forces, who acted without regard for their rights or lives. This illustrates the stark contrast between the Indigenous experience and the colonial narrative, highlighting the deep injustices faced by Native American tribes during this tumultuous period in history.
S - Summarize: In conclusion, based on the first-hand perspectives captured in Brown's narrative and the emotional weight of the events described, we can understand the profound sense of loss and betrayal that Native peoples experienced. Therefore, it is important to consider historical narratives from diverse viewpoints to fully grasp the complexities of American history and recognize the enduring impact of these injustices today.
C – Concrete details/evidence from passage 1: For example, the writer states, “The great red men had discovered that while they had been living on their lands for centuries, without interfering with the white man, he had come upon them in the night and taken it all away.”
E – Explain in your own words: This quote means that despite the long-standing presence and peaceful coexistence of Indigenous peoples on their ancestral lands, they were brutally dispossessed by encroaching settlers and government forces, who acted without regard for their rights or lives. This illustrates the stark contrast between the Indigenous experience and the colonial narrative, highlighting the deep injustices faced by Native American tribes during this tumultuous period in history.
S - Summarize: In conclusion, based on the first-hand perspectives captured in Brown's narrative and the emotional weight of the events described, we can understand the profound sense of loss and betrayal that Native peoples experienced. Therefore, it is important to consider historical narratives from diverse viewpoints to fully grasp the complexities of American history and recognize the enduring impact of these injustices today.