Consider the issues or conflicts between indian people and non-indians who move to or want to use indian lands for their own purposes, such as the issues mentioned in “my reservation”. what would some of the arguments be (on either side)? follow the ideas listed below (or create your own ideas) and write a fully developed paragraph defending your claim.

role – oil company representative or environmentalist or tribal representative
audience – agriculturalists and tribal people
format – written defense for a hearing about a particular portion of land
topic – drilling for oil on reservation land
claim – take a position and persuade the panel and audience that your claim is the most just. use concrete evidence and reputable sources where needed.