Which of the following statements about Native Americans' struggle for civil rights is LEAST accurate?
A. During the 1960s and 1970s, Native American activists engaged in militant actions such as seizing control of Alcatraz and holding hostages at Wounded Knee.
B. Native Americans were not granted citizenship en masse until 1924.
C. Native Americans continue to suffer disproportionately from ill health and poverty.
D. Since the founding of the American republic, Native Americans have formed formal political and social movements to protest their mistreatment.
E. Historically, Native Americans have been victims of legislation that deprived them of their land and their culture.
Answer: D
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