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 meant tribes were no longer classified as independent nations. This act was a significant shift in U.S. - Native American relations, ending the formal recognition of tribes as sovereign entities in a legal - treaty sense.

Answer:

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