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Analyzing a Letter About American Indian Voting Rights

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An informative activity focuses on the law preventing Native Americans from voting until 1947. Scholars read documents from the Office of Indian Affairs, complete an online worksheet, and participate in group discussion. Academics learn that Native American voting rights varied by each state and how laws like the Voting Rights Act of 1975 helped bring about voter equality. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Guide a group discussion on how voting rights have evolved over time 
  • Compare voter protections for Native Americans to other disenfranchised groups 
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity requires Internet access to complete 
Pros
  • Activity is perfect for remote learning
  • The resource works individually, in pairs, or groups 
Cons
  • None