Federal Policies Toward Native Americans During the 1950s

Federal policies toward Native Americans during the 1950s

A) terminated treaties, promoted assimilation and self-sufficiency, and encouraged Indians to leave reservations.
B) recognized the importance of Native American culture.
C) helped maintain tribal life.
D) gave preferential treatment to Native Americans over other minority groups and elevated their relative economic status.
E) thwarted agricultural, lumber, and mining interests in their desire for Native American land by establishing the reservation system.