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To what extent was the New Deal a turning point in the development of Native American Civil Rights in the years between 1865 and 1980?  

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To what extent was the New Deal a turning point in the development of Native American Civil Rights in the years between 1865 and 1980? It cannot be disputed that the New Deal played a significant part in the development of civil rights for a large number of Native Americans. In the years after 1865, Native American rights had been gradually destroyed and this meant that they were conquered and brought under American power. The significance of the New Deal can be considered by dividing civil rights into three categories, namely, political, economic, and social. The New Deal can be seen as an important turning point as prior to this, in all three categories, Native American civil rights had been destroyed. More importantly, the New Deal can be seen as being more of a turning point for those Natives on the reservations. The New Deal can be seen as a key...

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