Question

which of the following statements is true? the indian appropriations act of 1851 allowed white settlers to claim tribal lands as homesteaders. the indian appropriations act of 1871 meant that tribes were no longer classified as independent nations. the indian appropriations act of 1885 allowed white settlers to claim tribal lands as homesteaders. the indian appropriations act of 1889 meant that tribes were no longer classified as independent nations.

Explanation:

The Indian Appropriations Act of 1871 contained a provision that stated that tribes were no longer to be considered independent nations with whom the U.S. government made treaties. The other acts mentioned do not match the described provisions. The 1851 act was about creating Indian reservations, the 1885 act is not associated with white - settler homesteading on tribal lands in the way stated, and the 1889 act is not about re - classifying tribes as non - independent nations.

Answer:

The Indian Appropriations Act of 1871 meant that tribes were no longer classified as independent nations.