Question

select the correct answer.
which statement explains how the federal governments policy toward american indians changed during the 1970s?

a. the federal government turned alcatraz into a cultural center honoring native americans
b. the federal government granted self - determination to native american groups.
c. the federal government began to honor native american treaties it had broken.
d. the federal government forced native americans off reservations it had previously granted.

Explanation:

• Option A: The federal government did not turn Alcatraz into a cultural center; the occupation by Native Americans led to changes, but not this specific action.
• Option B: In the 1970s, the federal government shifted policy to grant self - determination to Native American groups, allowing them more control over their affairs (like education, economic development on reservations).
• Option C: The 1970s policy shift was more about self - determination rather than just honoring old treaties.
• Option D: Forcing Native Americans off reservations was part of earlier policies (like the Indian Removal Act era), not the 1970s.

Answer:

B. The federal government granted self - determination to Native American groups.