The Tohono O'odham Oppose the Construction of a Border Fence

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Tohono O'odham oppose the construction of a border fence between Mexico and the U.S.because:

• A)They are Mexicans and want to have open access to both countries.
• B)Their families live along the border,and their homes will be destroyed by its construction because it is proposed along their settlement path.
• C)They own the land where the border will be constructed and do not want to sell to the U.S.government because it will leave them without territory.
• D)They are concerned that their traditional way of life,including their rituals,will be affected by the land closure.
• E)They are revolutionaries who oppose the creation of a nation-state through territorial boundaries.

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