Question

directions: answer the following multiple choice questions.

1. the dawes act of 1887 impacted native american - communities by:

a) strengthening tribal governments
b) breaking up tribal lands into individual allotments
c) creating new reservations in the eastern united states
d) establishing native american voting rights

1. what was a major consequence of the reservation system in the late 19th century?

a) increased tribal sovereignty and self - governance
b) economic prosperity for native american communities
c) limited access to traditional hunting and gathering grounds
d) expanded territory for native american tribes

Explanation:

1. The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal - held lands into individual allotments, which weakened tribal governments.
2. The reservation system in the late 19th century restricted Native Americans to specific areas, limiting their access to traditional hunting and gathering grounds.

Answer:

1. b) Breaking up tribal lands into individual allotments
2. c) Limited access to traditional hunting and gathering grounds