(my notes from)
(c) 2004
MOJAVE TERRITORY: CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, ARIZONA
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The members of the Mojave Nation call themselves the Pipa Aha Macav. This term means "people who live along the water."
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Gradually, attitudes about Native Americans began to change. Mojave men served with distinction in World War I. In 1924, all Native Americans were granted the full benefits of citizenship. Mojave slowly began to win battles over threats to their lands. Finally they started to gain control of their children's educations. Starting in 1930, many government policies even helped, rather than hurt, the native communities. In 1931, the government schools were closed. In 1937, the first modern tribal government was formed at Parker. In 1957, the Fort Mojave Constitution was created.
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The word "Mojave" (pronounced mo-HA-vey) comes from a Native American name for a group of three mountains located near the modern town of Needles, California.
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