Chapter 3 Homework: Native American Stereotypes in Film

Answer all questions with complete sentences on lined paper.

1. After reading the chapter and watching the video, name the common stereotypes of Native Americans. (3 points)

2. What actions should be taken by Hollywood and the media to portray more accurate and positive images of Native Americans? (3 points)

3. Pretend you overheard a schoolmate talking about Native Americans. She said that Native Americans all ate buffalo, lived in teepees, and wore feathers.  How would you deal with this student? What would you say to this student? (You may use factual information from chapter 3 and other pertinent information.)



Indigenous means originating in a particular place. Synonym is native.