Question

the indian self determination act of 1975
funding and the bureau of indian affairs
though the bureau of indian affairs (bia) had existed for decades, it faced criticism for lacking native american representation. the 1975 indian self - determination act addressed this issue in two areas:
education:

• while tribal education used to be regulated by the bia, the act gave tribes great power to determine their own curriculums, enhancing the ability of native americans to preserve and pass on their culture.
• school boards affected by the act had to be composed of a majority of native americans.

hiring:

• the act gave preference to native americans in training and employment in administering tribal contracts.

what is the significance of allowing native american communities to determine their own educational curriculums?

• it ensures that more native americans are admitted to college
• it allows the bureau of indian affairs to enforce the teaching of american ideals.
• it allows them to preserve and pass on native culture.

Explanation:

To determine the significance, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The text doesn't mention college admission, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The Act gave tribes power over curricula, not the BIA enforcing American ideals, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The text states "the Act gave tribes great power... enhancing the ability of Native Americans to preserve and pass on their culture" when discussing educational curricula, so this matches.

Answer:

The option "It allows them to preserve and pass on Native cultures." (the third option)