Question

the indian self determination act of 1975
timeline of reform
20th century efforts at reform

• in 1934, congress passed laws to begin giving native american communities more control over tribal land. these laws were part of president franklin d. roosevelt’s new deal proposals
• the outbreak of world war ii disrupted progress for native americans, and aspects of the 1934 laws were challenged in court
• demands for pro - native american reforms went unheard for years but were finally reignited by the wave of civil rights movements of the 1950s - 60s
• after 40 years of delay, the 1975 indian self determination act marked the beginning of serious pro - native american reforms, which continue today

in 1975, which of the following took place for native american communities?
the founding of the bureau of indian affairs
a success for pro - native american reform movements
a legal setback that limited native american rights

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the text:

• The Bureau of Indian Affairs' founding is not mentioned as 1975.
• The 1975 Indian Self - Determination Act is stated to be the start of serious pro - Native American reforms, so it's a success for pro - Native American reform movements.
• The act was a reform, not a legal setback limiting rights.

Answer:

B. a success for pro - Native American reform movements