Question

indian reorganization act

• this act was passed in 1934 under president franklin d. roosevelt (fdr) as part of his new deal
• it ended policies of allotment and assimilation, which had forced native americans to adopt u.s. culture
• it also banned the sale of native lands to the government and returned some native lands that had previously been taken by the government
• following world war ii and fdr’s death, the act was repealed by congress as u.s. priorities shifted

the indian self - determination act (1975)

• this act granted tribes greater control over their internal affairs, making a step toward restoring trust and autonomy
• despite progress, there continue to be disputes over land and resources, and cultural preservation remains a priority for native americans

which of the following has given native communities greater control over their internal affairs?

• the indian self - determination act
• the indian removal act
• the indian rights and freedoms act

Explanation:

From the text, the Indian Self - Determination Act (1975) is described as granting tribes greater control over their internal affairs. The Indian Removal Act is about relocating Native Americans, and the Indian Rights and Freedoms Act is not mentioned as having this function. So the correct option is the one related to the Indian Self - Determination Act.

Answer:

the Indian Self - Determination Act