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Johnson's Great Society

Question 10 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

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

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

Explanation

In 1969, American Indian activists occupied Alcatraz to draw attention to their rights and demands, including self-determination and the return of Indigenous lands. The occupation attracted widespread media coverage, informing the public about the need to protect American Indians’ civil rights. It did not create the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which had existed since 1824.

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