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Use Dawes Act in a sentence?
The Dawes Act was an act made by the US gov. where they strongly recommended, basically forced, Native Americans to become individuals either farmer or ranchers and hopefull soon to be citizens.
Which law did Congress pass in 1890 to prohibit monopolies and trusts the Dawes Act the Sherman Antitrust Act the Mann-Elkins Act the Pendleton Act?
The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed by Congress in 1890 to prohibit monopolies and trusts, and to promote fair competition in business.
What law gave native Americans 160 acres of land if they gave up their religion?
The Dawes Act of 1887 offered Native Americans 160 acres of land if they agreed to give up their communal land ownership system and adopt individual farming practices. This law aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by encouraging them to become independent farmers.
Which legislation provided farm plots for people willing to live on and develop the land for five years?
The Homestead Act of 1862 provided farm plots of 160 acres to individuals willing to live on and cultivate the land for a period of five years. This legislation aimed to encourage westward expansion and settlement in the United States by granting land to settlers.
What are the main Indian treaties?
Some of the main Indian treaties in U.S. history include the Treaty of Hopewell (1785), the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1851), the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), and the Dawes Act (1887). These treaties established boundaries, reserved lands for Native American tribes, and attempted to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society.
