The Impact of the Dawes Act and the Curtis Act on Native America

What was the impact of the Dawes Act on Native Americans?

• Increased tribal sovereignty

• Improved living conditions

• Preserved communal land ownership

• Forced individual land allotments

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What did the Curtis Act do?

• Preserved tribal governments and traditions

• Imposed federal control over Native American affairs

• Protected tribal sovereignty

• Promoted Native American traditions

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What was a common issue with land allotments given to Native American communities?

• They were often located in areas prone to natural disasters

• They were frequently taken away by the government

• They were too large for the communities to manage

• They were often infertile or located in remote areas

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What was a main theme of John Steingbeck's The Grapes of Wrath?

• the difficulties of Native Americans traveling on the Trail of Tears

• the healthy and wealthy conditions for farmers in California

• a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by Oklahoman farmers

• the heroism of colonial soldiers in the American Revolutionary War

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The widespread belief in Manifest Destiny encouraged Americans to do what?

• go back to Europe

• let Native Americans have control of their native lands

• expand U.S. land ownership from coast to coast

• To promote Native American self-governance

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