Native Americans are engaged in an ongoing struggle for rights.
Explanation:
The Indian Termination policy was an attempt to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society. It theoretically gave Native Americans all the rights and duties of American citizens. However, some consequences of this were negative, as this policy ended sovereignty and freedom for most tribes. As a consequence of this policy, Native Americans are engaged in an ongoing struggle for rights, as they fight to regain their sovereignty.
Douglas wouldn't want fot the boys who taught him how to read to get in trouble on his behalf. He was afraid that they would be repremended or punished for having taught him how to read.
