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Kids were forced to abandon their native names and receive Western ones.

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A video clip from TNT's mini-series "Into the West" showing what young Native American children went through in the name of assimilation.

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Hair was symbolic to NA young men. They were forced to dress according to Victorian era values for men.

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Following Prince Albert's death in 1861, Queen Victoria plunged into mourning and wore black for the rest of her life. Her son, Prince Edward, was heir apparent but given no real political duties. As Prince of Wales, "Bertie" travelled around the world and became known as a playboy and an arbiter of fashion, bringing new styles to popularity.

As times continued to change and new social classes emerged, fashion and proper comportment was of the upmost importance to those climbing up through the middle classes. Displaying wealth through clothing and possessions showed that one had arrived in society.

Coats - The frock coat, with its slim fit, seamed waist and narrow "skirt" falling to mid to low thigh continued to be a standard "uniform" for more formal daywear, and was mostly found in black, gray and other darks. However, as the era progressed, the shorter, less structured sack coat stepped onto the scene, appropriate for appointments and casual social calls. Sack coats were often spotted in a variety of plaids, checks and tweed and were a way for a man to mix things up a bit. However, the cutaway experienced a revival in the late 1880s and once again became the coat of choice for day wear by businessmen and gentleman.

For formal events, the distinctive tailcoat was still the benchmark for elegance and good breeding, but the daring debut of the Tuxedo Coat caused quite a shakeup in high society style. Although the origin is disputed by some, the romantic story recalls the Tuxedo Coat first being seen in 1886 at the Autumn Ball in Tuxedo Park, NY. A group of dashing young men arrived in dinner jackets and bright red satin vests rather than tailcoats and white vests, and thusly a new fashion trend began.

Vests - Commonly called waistcoats, the vest remained a staple of the male wardrobe for all classes - shirts were basically considered undergarments and a man dared not be seen in "bare shirtsleeves" by anyone other than his wife or close family. For business and conservative affairs, vest frequently matched the dark color of the coat. However, men of affluence and bon vivants would often don colorful silk, brocade and embroidered vests made from imported fabrics. Even farmers, railroad workers and hired hands wore practical vests made of denims and heavy twills as they went about their business.

Shirts -During the late Victorian era, strides in manufacturing and distribution brought ready-to-wear to the public. While a gentleman could pick up a new shirt quite affordably, it was still quite an ordeal to have it laundered frequently. Detachable white collars and cuffs became affordable for the middle class, and a proper gentleman would stock his wardrobe with at least six collars and sets of cuffs to last a full year. These cuffs and collars were the only part of a shirt that really showed, thus keeping a neat and tidy appearance - and the remainder of the dirty shirt hidden from public scrutiny until laundry day.

Though plain white shirts were the standard, men also enjoyed patterned and bright shirts to offset the starched white collars and cuffs. Collar styles varied from simple fold down to wing tip to rounded banker collars and high stand collars and a man could swap out on his shirts, as desired. Flannel shirts were only for country wear and typically featured a half-placket with collar-band.

Trousers - Black was the basic color for trousers, but light colored or patterned pants were also gaining a leg up. As the modern-day zipper wasn't yet invented, pants featured button flies and suspender rivets as belts did not gain popularity until the 1920s. For rugged, outdoor endeavors, such as hunting, woolen breeches were worn and knickers were appropriate for sporting events. The biggest innovation in trousers came in 1873 when Levi Strauss offered blue jeans to prospectors in San Francisco.

Hats - Tall black top hats continue to be required for evening occasions, but beyond that many different hat styles are available. Derby hats remained popular while the stiff Homburg found favor during the 1880s among gentlemen and businessmen. A straw boater hat with grosgrain band might be spotted on a gentleman during warm weather months.

Ties - Bowties were popular during the late Victorian era, but the "four in hand" and ascot both gained popularity as the decade progressed. Other types of ties including the English square, silk puff and silk imperial were fancied for their availability in abundant designs and patterns, and "Teck" Ties, with their convenient pre-tied straps, also gained favor. Men's fashion was quite a bit less ornate than that of female counterparts; however, neckwear was an accepted way to express a bit of sartorial style.

As Victoria's reign ended and Edward ascended to the throne, men's fashion began to reflect his style even more. His preference for tweedy Norfolk jackets and Homburg hats figure prominently in men's fashion at the turn of the century. Visit our Edwardian Style Guide for more on turn-of-the-century styles.

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Active Native Americans had movements to change few laws and to reinforce the rights of Naive Americans.

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Education is often used to brainwash American Indian youths. Instead of teaching American Indians their culture, they instead enforced Christianity and American values.

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Formed in small groups but not enlarging because of the lack of role model actions from the adults

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The A.I.M. was a Civil Rights action made from the native americans who were tired of getting treated in racists matters and getting unemployed. Its another goal was to gather media attention and heightening public awareness.

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From the three presentations last class, I learned about the Indian boarding schools, the American Indian Movement, and the Wounded Knee Incident of 1973. From the presentations, I learned that the Native Americans were forced to believe in Christianity and speak english. If they disobeyed the 'rules', they were physically abused and punished. In addition, I learned about discriminations that the NA faced and how it led to protest.

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Who were the leaders of A.I.M. and how were they chosen?

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Native American boarding schools were made to brainwash them. Also, I learned that there are violence amongst the students and the teachers.

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The boarding schools we are used to are the expensive schools for very qualified people. However, through the presentations, I was able to learn what differentiates the boarding schools we know from Native American Boarding schools. The Native American Boarding schools were basically a large institute that was created solely to brainwash the Native Americans so they lose their cultural identity.

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(just an article suggested to read) The basis of his character is the same in all myths; however, certain character traits of this extraordinary figure vary widely from region to region. Like real coyotes, mythological coyotes are usually notable for their crafty intelligence, stealth, and voracious appetite.

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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Coyote is very prominent animal in many Native American legends.

The basis of his character is the same in all myths; however, certain character traits of this extraordinary figure vary widely from region to region. Like real coyotes, mythological coyotes are usually notable for their crafty intelligence, stealth, and voracious appetite.

In some Native American myths, Coyote is a respected and admired culture hero helping people; in others, he demonstrates many negative behaviors like arrogance, greed, recklessness; in still others, he is a comic trickster character, whose lack of wisdom gets him into trouble while his cleverness gets him back out. In some Native coyote stories, he is even some sort of combination of all three at once.

Coyote is the most common trickster figure in myths of the Kalapuya tribe of Native Americans, with their traditional homeland in the Willamette Valley, in Oregon.

The Kalapuya stories about this Old Man Coyote range from funny tales of mischief and clowning to much more serious legends about the nature of the world.

Also among the Modocs, a Native American people who originally lived in the area which is now northeastern California and central Southern Oregon, the Chief Coyote is a trickster that possesses the indestructible disk of the sun, through which he is immortal, or, at least, is renewed every day to carry that luminary. Because of his vanity and boastfulness, the Coyote undertakes various ambitious enterprises, in which he fails due to his passions.

The Shasta Indians have a long tale of a coyote, whose fond grandmother tried to make him a great sorcerer, but he had to avoid several temptations on his way to the sacred mountain; unfortunately, the Coyote failed to succeed due to his nature.
See also: Algonquin People And The Myth Of The Medicine Woman In The Moon Gluskap: Mythical Hero Who Defeated Evil Sorcerers And Demon Followers
In many Native American cultures, the Coyote is credited with bringing humanity the gift of fire, the destruction of monsters, the making of waterfalls, and the teaching of useful arts to the Indians.But perhaps the most famous and fascinating incarnation of this remarkable creature is presented in the Nez Perce tribe's myth of Coyote and the Shadow People. His actions lead to humankind being forever separated from the spirit realm of the dead.

In myths of the Southwest Native Americans, the Coyote - described as having human form and occasionally, animal form, sometimes helps people, but most often his impulsive and foolish behavior causes nothing but trouble for everyone around him. Frequently, he is killed through his own recklessness, but miraculously always comes back to life afterwards.

Among the Pueblo tribes, the coyote was believed to have hunting medicine. Zuni hunters kept coyotes' stone effigies as one of their six hunting fetishes, associating coyotes with the west and the color blue. Coyotes are also used as clan animals in some Native American cultures.

Tribes with Coyote Clans include the Cahuilla tribe, the Mohave, the Hopi (whose Coyote Clan is called Isngyam or Ish-wungwa), the Zuni (whose Coyote Clan name is Suski-kwe,) and other Pueblo tribes of New Mexico. Some tribes, such as the Pomo, who among their traditional dances,also had a Coyote Dance.

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It was created by a group of American Indians who believed that the American society contained too much discrimination/racism.

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A lot of the major protests that were conducted by the Native Americans involved marching to some place.

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I would want to know if any of the native american movements were successful to a point where they got what they aimed.

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The American government did not care about the Native American Tribe.

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The American government did not care about the Native American Tribe.

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Native American boarding schools followed a strict military curriculum and often used violence as a means of punishment.

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Even after renegotiating terms with the American government, there weren't much changes after the Siege of Wounded Knee. It actually even got worse as the same corrupted tribal leader held office.

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Sports teams use Native Americans as their mascots.

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Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Audition Prep Classes

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Official Site of the Washington Redskins

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Bram Weinstein is the latest addition to ESPN 980's team, hosting "The Bram Weinstein Show" weekdays from 11am-1pm presented by Window Nation! "The Bram Weinstein Show" will deliver provocative sportstalk led by Weinstein, whose passion for DC sports runs deep, having grown up in Silver Spring, MD.

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Why would anyone use Native Americans as their school's sports team mascot?

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Why would anyone use Native Americans as their school's sports team mascot?

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Native Americans thought tobacco helps them communicate to their ancestors and spirits.

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Last class, we learned about the abusive teaching system in the Indian Boarding schools and about the American Indian Movement and their sort of "motives" to fight.

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Taking over Wounded Knee didn't help that much in changing the corrupt leader of the tribe.

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Taking over Wounded Knee didn't help that much in changing the corrupt leader of the tribe.

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Why are Natives Americans still suffering from poverty? 

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Why are Natives Americans still suffering from poverty? 

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How did the Second Longest Walk and First Longest Walk differ and how did it impact the Native Americans?

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The Washington Redskins: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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How is that team still called The Washington Redskins? Oh, it's because their owner Dan Snyder doesn't want to change his way of life. Connect with Last Week Tonight online...

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The reputation of Native Americans were harmed due to many controversial incidents that included violence and law-breaking events.

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Are there other mythical animals/stories that native americans use as a value?

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They cared of the nature around them and took an an