Question

challenges native americans face today
the limits of assimilation
since the passage of the 1975 indian self determination act, significant
progress has been made in allowing native americans to live according to
their own desires. however, this has led to ongoing complications.

• arising issues: as the 1975 act enhances the autonomy of native

american reservations, the federal government’s ability to step in with
assistance is often limited.

• reservations: according to the u.s. census bureau, over 13% of

native americans lived on reservations as of 2020, facing various
associated challenges.

• solutions: both reservations and the federal government are exploring

ways to deepen partnerships to address issues. however, they are often
hindered by the 1975 act and the risk of native communities having to
sacrifice their land (own autonomy).
aid to reservations from the federal government comes
with what risk?

• treading on the autonomy of reservations
• potential for land-grabs of native territory
• absorbing reservations into the government

Explanation:

To answer the question, we analyze the text. The passage states that the 1975 Indian Self - Determination Act enhanced the autonomy of Native American reservations, and the federal government's ability to step in with assistance is limited. When looking at the "Solutions" section, it says that partnerships between reservations and the federal government to address issues are hindered by the 1975 act and the risk of Native communities having to sacrifice their hard - won autonomy. Among the options, the first option "treading on the autonomy of reservations" aligns with this description. The second option about land - grabs is not mentioned in relation to federal aid risks, and the third option about absorbing reservations into the government is also not supported by the text.

Answer:

A. treading on the autonomy of reservations