Founded in 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM)
A. was a particularly militant group seeking greater Indian rights.
B. drew all of its support from tribal reservations.
C. disbanded after the passage of the Indian Civil Rights Act.
D. vehemently opposed the idea of intertribal action.
E. emphasized assimilation into larger American society.
Answer: A
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