The original seven offenses in the _____________ became the "index crimes" published yearly in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.

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The Major Crimes Act of 1885 is the legislation that originally defined certain offenses which later became known as the "index crimes" in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports. This act was pivotal in establishing federal jurisdiction over major crimes committed by Native Americans in Indian Country.

The Original Seven Offenses in the _____________ Became the "Index