It was against this backdrop that the original language for a land claims settlement was developed . A 9.2-magnitude earthquake struck the state in 1964 . Recovery efforts drew the attention of the federal government The Federal Field Committee for Development Planning in Alaska decided that Natives should receive $ 100 million and 10 % of revenue as a royalty . Nothing was done with this proposal , however , and a freeze on land transfers remained in effect
9.2-magnitude earthquake
1964 Alaska earthquake
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act