1. The Keystone Pipeline Was Approved
Though President Obama said that he supported the native rights to the land, and tried to delay the progress, he helped push through the Keystone Pipeline project. When President Trump took office in 2017, one of the first things that he did was make the construction of the pipeline through Sioux territory even easier. Almost immediately, there was an oil spill that, as predicted, poisoned native lands.
Where Did We Find This Stuff? Here Are Our Sources:
“Thanksgiving: What You Need to Know.” Documentary by AJ+.
“American Indians and the United States Constitution,” by Robert J Miller. Flash Point Mag.
“Age of Jackson: Crash Course US History #14.”
“This Is The Story Of Alaska Natives’ Fight For Their Land.” Documentary by AJ+.