Key legislation Flashcards
1
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Indian Removal Act 1830
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Authorised the president (Andrew Jackson) to negotiate with Indians for their removal to federal territory in exchange for their land
2
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1972 Indian Education Act
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Funds tribal schools
3
Q
1974 Indian Financing Act
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Lent tribes funding
4
Q
1975 Indian self-determination Act
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Kept the BIA but contracted out services such as health and education
5
Q
Voting Rights Act 1975
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Voting Rights Act 1965 is extended to cover Native Americans, and provide language assistance when voting.
6
Q
1978 Indian Child Welfare Act
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Gave Indians more control over the adoption of Native American children.
7
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1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
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Transferred 40 million acres of land and $500,000,000 to Native Americans
