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Which statement explains how the federal government's policy toward American Indians changed during the 1970s?
O A.
The federal government forced Native Americans off reservations it had previously granted.
O B.
The federal government turned Alcatraz into a cultural center honoring Native Americans.
○ C.
The federal government granted self-determination to Native American groups.
O D.
The federal government began to honor Native American treaties it had broken.



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In the 1970s, the federal government shifted its policy towards American Indians by granting self-determination, acknowledging treaties, and facing activism for Native American rights.


Explanation:

The federal government's policy toward American Indians changed during the 1970s by:

  1. Granting self-determination to Native American groups, allowing them more autonomy in governing their reservations.
  2. Activists occupied Alcatraz Island and the offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to demand federal recognition of Native American rights.
  3. Recognition of treaties and rights, departing from past broken agreements, began to take place.

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