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QuizMultiple Choice

Opening the Land

Question 10 • OK-Oklahoma History

American Indians sent delegates to Congress to fight legislation by __________.

Answer
A
reminding the federal government of their obligation to protect American Indian lands
B
organizing rallies against the opening of the land
C
collecting signatures for the formation of an autonomous American Indian state
D
performing sit-ins on the steps of Congress

Explanation

American Indian delegates appealed to Congress by reminding federal officials of the government’s responsibility to protect American Indian lands. This approach used existing treaties and federal obligations to oppose legislation threatening those lands. The other choices describe rallies, petitions for an autonomous state, or sit-ins, not the delegates’ stated tactic.

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