The Dawes Act and its Impact on Native Americans

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What was the purpose of the General Allotment Act, also known as the Dawes Act?

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To transfer land from tribal communities to the United States

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How did the Dawes Act affect the ownership of reservation lands?

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It divided reservation lands into small parcels for individual ownership.

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What evidence contradicted the assumption that Native peoples needed land allotment to become more civilized?

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The lack of enterprise and selfishness among Native peoples

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What was the impact of American citizenship on Native Americans?

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It allowed them to vote in tribal elections

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What was the result of the Curtis Act of 1898?

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The restoration of tribal governments and reservations

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How did allotment affect Native women's political rights?

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It extended their civil rights as American citizens

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When did the Federal Government acknowledge the failures of allotment? Options: In 1887, when the Dawes Act was passed; In 1898, with the passage of the Curtis Act; In 1934, forty-seven years after the Dawes Act; In 1962, when all states guaranteed Native peoples the right to vote

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In 1898, with the passage of the Curtis Act

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What recent development has brought hope for the revitalization of tribal nations? Options: The recognition of Native American reservations by the judiciary, The restoration of tribal governments and reservations, The success of assimilationist programs in Indian Country, The passage of laws granting Native Americans voting rights

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The passage of laws granting Native Americans voting rights