Primary Sources - Famous Speeches: Zitkala-Ša speaks to Indigenous activists

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Primary Sources - Famous Speeches: Zitkala-Ša speaks to Indigenous activists

Last updated 12 months ago

3 questions

Note from the author:

Read the passage Famous Speeches: Zitkala-Ša speaks to Indigenous activists. Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage Famous Speeches: Zitkala-Ša speaks to Indigenous activists. Then answer the questions below.

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D2.His.13.6-8

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D2.His.13.6-8

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D2.His.6.6-8

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Question 1

Which quote BEST describes the speech's purpose?

"And, therefore, it is necessary that we organize, that we may act as a body; that we may put our ideas together and choose the best."

"I have been in sessions of Congress when the great men there met together. They will discuss their subjects, some on one side, some on another, both giving soundest arguments."

"I remember my mother. I was born in a teepee. I loved that life. It was beautiful, more beautiful than I can tell you."

"We have sent out from our office thousands of letters. We have brought our files up to date. We have revised our lists up to date."

D2.His.13.6-8

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Question 2

Which facts about Zitkala-Ša are MOST relevant to understanding this source? Select two correct answers.

Zitkala-Ša believes in the Great Spirit.

D2.His.13.6-8

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Question 3

Drag each phrase to the correct box to identify the methods Zitkala-Ša encourages Indigenous people to use to make a change.

discuss new ideas and work together
develop our powers by thinking and acting for ourselves
use interpreters to help others hear our voices
perform treason against the United States government
talk to one another in different languages

Method for Change

D2.His.6.6-8

Question 1

Which quote BEST describes the speech's purpose?

"And, therefore, it is necessary that we organize, that we may act as a body; that we may put our ideas together and choose the best."

"I have been in sessions of Congress when the great men there met together. They will discuss their subjects, some on one side, some on another, both giving soundest arguments."

"I remember my mother. I was born in a teepee. I loved that life. It was beautiful, more beautiful than I can tell you."

"We have sent out from our office thousands of letters. We have brought our files up to date. We have revised our lists up to date."

Question 2

Which facts about Zitkala-Ša are MOST relevant to understanding this source? Select two correct answers.

Zitkala-Ša believes in the Great Spirit.

Zitkala-Ša was an activist for Indigenous peoples. 

Zitkala-Ša was raised by her mother. 

Zitkala-Ša witnessed harsh treatment of her people. 

Zitkala-Ša was born in South Dakota.

Question 3

Drag each phrase to the correct box to identify the methods Zitkala-Ša encourages Indigenous people to use to make a change.

discuss new ideas and work together
develop our powers by thinking and acting for ourselves
use interpreters to help others hear our voices
perform treason against the United States government
talk to one another in different languages

Method for Change
Not a Method for Change

Zitkala-Ša was an activist for Indigenous peoples. 

Zitkala-Ša was raised by her mother. 

Zitkala-Ša witnessed harsh treatment of her people. 

Zitkala-Ša was born in South Dakota.

Not a Method for Change