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Why are Native American reservations such dumps?
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Native American reservations were initially established in the nineteenth century, when the U.S. government set aside parcels of land for their use. These original reservations were often situated near non-renewable resources, such as timber, minerals, and water, which initially provided a source of revenue for the tribes. 
However, in many cases the government failed to protect these resources, leading to overuse and environmental degradation, while tribal members were denied the resources they relied on for subsistence living. This resulted in an impoverishment of the reservations, causing a lack of investment in basic services such as sanitation and waste management. Additionally, many reservations suffer from a lack of adequate housing, educational resources and job opportunities which have created poverty on a massive scale, resulting in some of the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the nation.
Despite this, some tribal governments have established successful economic development initiatives that create jobs for their people, improve infrastructure, and create better living conditions. 
In conclusion, Native American reservations have often become environmental and economic wastelands due to government mismanagement and denial of resource use. With some tribes taking matters into their own hands, positive change is slowly being seen, but still a long way to go.