Take My Land, Take My Life: The Story of Congress's Historic Settlement of Alaska Native Land Claims, 1960-1971

Name: Take My Land, Take My Life: The Story of Congress's Historic Settlement of Alaska Native Land Claims, 1960-1971
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Book Synopsis: In Take My Land, Take My Life, Mitchell concludes the story of the 134-year history of the U.S. government's relations with Alaska's Native people begun in Sold American: The Story of Alaska Natives and Their Land, 1867-1959. The culmination of that tale occurred in 1971 when Congress enacted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. ANCSA authorized Alaska Natives to be paid $962.5 million and to be conveyed title to 44 million acres of land. Though highly controversial, ANCSA remains the most generous settlement of aboriginal land claims in the nation's history. Mitchell's insightful, exhaustively researched work also describes the political history during the first decade of Alaska statehood, from the rise of Native organizations such as the Alaska Federation of Natives to the battles for power in the subcommittees of Congress. Insightful and drawn from years of painstaking research of primary source materials, Sold American and Take My Land, Take My Life are an indispensable resource for readers who are interested in the history of the nation's largest state and of the federal government's involvement with Alaska's indigenous peoples.

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Discover the fascinating and untold story of Congress's historic settlement of Alaska Native Land Claims in the gripping book, "Take My Land, Take My Life". Authored by Mitchell, this meticulously researched work unveils the 134-year history of the U.S. government's relations with Alaska's Native people, culminating in the momentous Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. This act authorized Alaska Natives to receive an astonishing $962.5 million and the title to a vast 44 million acres of land.

Dive into the political battles and power struggles that shaped the destiny of Alaska in the aftermath of statehood. Mitchell's captivating insights provide an engaging account of the rise of Native organizations like the Alaska Federation of Natives, shedding light on the intricacies of subcommittee battles within Congress. This exhaustively researched work is a treasure trove of primary source materials, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the federal government's involvement with Alaska's indigenous peoples.

Experience the controversy and generosity intertwined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, making it the most generous settlement of aboriginal land claims in our nation's history. Mitchell's masterful storytelling, combined with his insightful analysis, offers readers an exceptional resource to explore the captivating history of America's largest state. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a scholar, or simply curious about the intricate interplay between government policy and indigenous peoples, "Take My Land, Take My Life" is a must-read book that will leave you craving for more.

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