The Dawes Act of 1887

question 97

Multiple Choice

The Dawes Act of 1887:

• A) placed Indians on reservations.
• B) divided tribal lands into parcels of land for Indian families.
• C) outlawed the killing of the buffalo.
• D) was considered a success by the Indians.
• E) ended the Indian wars in the West.

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