Consider what you have learned about U.S. history through school or media and how Indigenous peoples are portrayed. In what ways has your perspective or knowledge changed or been challenged after reading this book?

In what ways did the Doctrine of Discovery strengthen the U.S. origin myth, as defined by Dunbar-Ortiz? Provide a detailed explanation of your answer.

Dunbar-Ortiz points out several examples within U.S. culture or language that reflect continuing bias against Indigenous peoples. Based on Dunbar-Ortiz’s arguments, discuss three such examples and explain in detail how they might reflect skewed history or help perpetuate stereotypes of Indigenous peoples.