Extra credit article questions for Australia

Extra Credit
Global Literature

Weekly Article

1. According to the article, what do Japanese Americans and Native Americans have in common?

2. How are their histories similar and/or different to the history of Aboriginal people in Australia ?

3. What does Bob T. say about why it’s important not to feel bitterness about the past?

C.S. Article

1. What does the author mean by “genealogical frauds”?

2. Name three values Nancy L. gained from her grandmother.

3. How did the U.S. treat Nancy ’s people? – Describe what the author meant by “cookie cutter approach”. The Abenaki were good at adapting to change. Give two examples to prove this. How did the Abenaki’s skill of adapting to change create trouble for them later?

4. How are the health problems in the Abenaki community similar to those of Native Australians?

5. What kind of program does Nancy L. hope to create?

6. What kinds of challenges might this program face?

7. Why is it so important? How does it relate to the last sentence?