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Johnson's Great Society — Unit test

Question 17 • Fall 24 US History B IC

American Indians staged an occupation in 1969

Answer
A
to protest the lack of educational opportunities.
B
to end poverty on American Indian reservations.
C
to raise awareness about unfair treatment.
D
to convince the government to protect their lands.

Explanation

In 1969, American Indian activists occupied Alcatraz Island to draw attention to broken treaties, discrimination, and the poor conditions facing Native communities. The occupation raised awareness about this unfair treatment, making C the best answer. It was not mainly a campaign about education, ending reservation poverty by itself, or persuading the government to protect specific lands.

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