A Century of Dishonor by Helen Hunt Jackson
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| Author | Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885 |
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| Title |
A Century of Dishonor A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Century of Dishonor" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the troubling history of the United States government's dealings with various Native American tribes, highlighting their broken treaties, injustices, and the often violent consequences of these interactions. The text aims to shed light on the moral failures of a nation that has systematically oppressed its indigenous peoples and underscores the urgent need for justice and reform. The opening of the book presents an introduction that lays the groundwork for Jackson's explorations of these injustices. It draws on historical documents and significant treaties to illustrate how the U.S. government has repeatedly failed to honor its commitments to Native Americans, treating them as "wards" while selling their ancestral lands. Additionally, the preface discusses the need for reform and public awareness regarding these issues, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the wrongs of the past. This establishes a tone of accountability, as the author hopes to awaken the conscience of the American public in their treatment of Native populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Government relations |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Subject | Indians, Treatment of -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50560 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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