Question

what was the dawes act in 1887 meant to do?
a. give native americans rights to natural resources
b. educate native american youth
c. stop whites from marrying native americans
d. destroy traditional native american life

Explanation:

The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to break up Native American tribal lands into individual allotments, which disrupted their traditional communal way of life, including their social, cultural, and economic systems. Option A is incorrect as it didn't give rights to natural resources in a positive way for Native Americans. Option B is wrong as it wasn't about educating youth. Option C is incorrect as it had nothing to do with prohibiting intermarriage.

Answer:

D. Destroy traditional Native American life