Question

Which option best explains the effects of the IRA on Indigenous groups?(1 point)
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The IRA provided Indigenous peoples with individual plots of land, which brought Indigenous people more fully into the U.S. economic system.
The IRA provided Indigenous peoples with individual plots of land, which brought Indigenous people more fully into the U.S. economic system.

The IRA led to the forced migration of Indigenous peoples from eastern Oklahoma to the southeastern United States, which led to loss of life.
The IRA led to the forced migration of Indigenous peoples from eastern Oklahoma to the southeastern United States, which led to loss of life.

The IRA dealt a blow to Indigenous authority, as it did away with the ability of Indigenous governments to make their own laws.
The IRA dealt a blow to Indigenous authority, as it did away with the ability of Indigenous governments to make their own laws.

The IRA was able to restore some land and political power to Indigenous groups but was not able to fix the loss of culture and identity that had occurred.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The option that best explains the effects of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) on Indigenous groups is:

**The IRA was able to restore some land and political power to Indigenous groups but was not able to fix the loss of culture and identity that had occurred.**

This option captures the complexity of the IRA's impact, recognizing both the partial restoration of land and political autonomy, while also acknowledging the lasting cultural and identity challenges faced by Indigenous peoples.

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