Question

question 1 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (a.dar mc)
why did some native americans reject the indian citizenship act of 1924?

• they wanted restitution for all the land taken by settlers.
• they believed they were already citizens of the united states.
• they rejected the united states’ claims of territorial sovereignty.
• they believed the united states was taking away their sovereignty.

Explanation:

Some Native American nations viewed the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 as an attempt by the U.S. to undermine their inherent tribal sovereignty. They argued that their nations were self-governing, and accepting U.S. citizenship would erode their political autonomy and legal standing as separate entities. The other options are incorrect: land restitution was not the core rejection reason, most did not consider themselves U.S. citizens already, and the rejection focused on their own sovereignty rather than just rejecting U.S. territorial claims.

Answer:

D. They believed the United States was taking away their sovereignty.