What was the primary initiative of Oklahoma chapters of the American Indian Movement in the early 1970s?

Question

A.
to demand the reapportionment of reservation lands
B.
to amend the Constitution to reinstate American Indian sovereignty
C.
to eliminate federal control over American Indian tribes
D.
to expose and reform corruption in the Bureau of Indian Affairs


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The primary initiative of Oklahoma chapters of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the early 1970s was:

D. to expose and reform corruption in the Bureau of Indian Affairs

While all the options relate to various issues faced by American Indian communities, AIM was notably focused on addressing and highlighting corruption within federal agencies, particularly the Bureau of Indian Affairs, during that time.