Question

Why did the Standing Rock Sioux attempt to defend their land from the Dakota Pipeline?

Answer 1

because their land would be given to a private corporation and would lead to destruction of ecosystems

Answer 2

A. It would run under sacred American Indian sites.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. It would run under sacred American Indian sites.

B. It would lead to more pipelines being built in the area.

C. It would run under the Iowa River, their main recreation source.

D. It would destroy aquatic life, which is sacred to the tribe.