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Extending Civil Rights — Quiz

Question 3 • US History Studies Since 1877

One important result of the American Indian occupation in 1969 was that

Answer
A
it informed the public about the need for American Indians’ civil rights.
B
it allowed Alcatraz to be used for government purposes again.
C
it led to the formation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
D
it gave the government the chance to return American Indians’ lands.

Explanation

The 1969 occupation of Alcatraz drew national attention to the struggles and demands of American Indians. By publicizing issues such as treaty rights, land, and self-determination, it helped inform the public about the need for American Indians’ civil rights. The Bureau of Indian Affairs had been established much earlier, in 1824, so the occupation did not create it.

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