Why have descendants of the Esto'k Gna had such a difficult time saving their sacred cultural sites and artifacts along the Rio Grande River? (1 point)

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Responses

They have not been recognized as an Indigenous group by the U.S. government.
They have not been recognized as an Indigenous group by the U.S. government.

Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s.
Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s.

Their most sacred site is in Mexico, where they have no authority to save it.
Their most sacred site is in Mexico, where they have no authority to save it.

They do not have leaders willing to challenge industrial and government projects that threaten their sacred sites.

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be: Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s.

This reflects a significant event that directly impacted the Esto'k Gna's ability to preserve their sacred cultural sites and artifacts along the Rio Grande River. While the other options may contain elements of truth or contribute to broader challenges faced by Indigenous groups, the construction of the reservoir led to a tangible loss of their sacred site.