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What did native americans occupy in 1969 that led to the growth of the american indian movement?

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This was a landmark in the history of native americans because from November 20, 1969, to June 11, 1971, Native Americans took over and held Alcatraz Island as Indian Land.This gave them the ability to seize federal surplus land. The occupation was marked with a victory dance.
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