To reveal the main ideas and facts presented by the document on Native Americans in the United States today, particularly the social, economic, and political situation of Indians in as indigenous inhabitants of the American continent. , representatives of one of the races living on the territory of the modern United States of America. The author focused on the influence of Native Americans on American culture and how their traditions and values ​​helped shape the development of a multicultural society. Yet, as predicted, this influence was best analyzed through the lens of mutual influence – from Native Americans to the rest of American society and vice versa. This is due to the different sizes and efficiencies of the influences mentioned, since the cultural particularities of Americans of Western or European descent are somewhat constant compared to other cultures. However, the influence of Native Americans exists, has its volume, its historical weight and its consequences. Here's some raucous information to go on. Native Americans in American society represent 0.9% of the population. According to the US census, their number reached 2.9 million people in 2010, 18% more than in the previous census of 2000 (Humes, Jones and Ramirez). Mass media reported that gambling was the primary source of income for Native Americans. The second important way to replenish their own budget by activity is cigarette manufacturing. Additionally, American Indians are engaged in ranching, agricultural production, crafts, and commerce. The federal government subsidizes Indians and grants them significant tax benefits. Despite government subsidies, the special status of Native Americans and the efforts of civil society organizations and leaders of several tribes to improve the ...... middle of paper ....... .Stinchcomb, GE, Messner, TC, Driese, SG, Nordt, LC and Stewart, RM “Precolonial sedimentation (AD 1100-1600) linked to prehistoric corn agriculture and climate change in eastern North America.” Geology, March 8, 2011. Web. December 9, 2013. Swanton, John S. “The Indian Tribes of North America.” Americanindian.net, nd. Internet. December 9, 2013. Whorf, Benjamin L. “Some Hopi Verbal Categories.” Linguistic Society of America, 1938. Vol. 14, No. 4, pages 275-286. Print.Xiao, Katie. "National powwow celebrates Native American customs". United States Department of State, August 16, 2005. Web. December 9. 2013. .