Post-WWII federal policy shifts, including Termination and Relocation, led to the exploitation of Native land and resources. Termination ended government relations between Native nations and the U.S., removing vital resources like health, education, and funding. The Menominee Tribe faced financial crises after termination, while Relocation promised better lives but often failed. Native activism led to the end of the policy and many communities regained federal recognition. Native lands were exploited for uranium and nuclear testing, leading to health problems and ongoing health issues. The Shoshone nation, affected by radiation exposure, was not included in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act despite having 900 nuclear tests on their land. The United States government has consistently used the era of post-World War II to destroy the lives of native people, sacrificing their livelihoods for white citizens’ benefit. This was done through work programs that provided land to white citizens, which was then stolen through centuries of native genocide and removal. After WW2, the government took away Native American lands and tribal sovereignty, driven by racism to adapt to white American norms. This led to Native Americans losing their identity and legacy, leading to high poverty and unemployment. Lands were sold to Europeans, who used them for railroads, pollution, and urbanization, affecting wildlife and ecosystems. Native American women faced gender discrimination and limited resources, making it difficult for them to care for their families. Today, Native Americans still struggle with identity, culture, and racism, and face generational trauma from losing their culture and socio-economic hardships. Despite World War II, Native Americans faced further prejudice and attacks after returning home. The U.S. government sought to remove Native Americans from their lands, reducing the number of individuals on reservations. This movement, known as the “Termination Era,” aimed to eliminate Native Americans’ memory and awareness within America. Native communities formed the “Indian Claims Commission Act” to fight back against Termination, signed by President Truman. The Termination era eventually ended after a long uphill battle through Native activism, but its effects remain many years after and even today. For example, the Indian Relocation Act of 1956 incentivized many Native people to move to cities due to housing and employment assistance, but this effect reaches far into the future. Many communities were stripped of their federal recognition as sovereign nations during Termination, and unfortunately this has led to many communities never returning to their original areas.