The Indian Act, First Passed in 1876, Essentially Gave

The Indian Act, first passed in 1876, essentially gave

A) Aboriginal nations the right to self-governance
B) Aboriginal peoples a legal framework in which to challenge European encroachment
C) Aboriginal peoples the right to have up to four elected representatives in the federal government
D) Parliament control over Indian political structures, landholding patterns, and resource and economic development
E) The Canadian government exclusive control over Western Canada