Contemporary Native American enterprises have been notably successful in legalized gambling. Some tribes, such as the Seminoles, have used their casino profits to purchase other properties. How have gambling enterprises impacted the Native American population as a whole?

a. Gambling revenues have significantly increased the quality of life on and off reservations.
b. The unemployment rate on most reservations has dropped significantly as jobs become available on newly-acquired properties.
c. The immense success of a few tribes has distorted the continuing deprived conditions of most people living on reservations.
d. Tribal traditions and values have enjoyed a resurgence as a result of casino communities.


c

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