The Dawes Act of 1887

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Dawes Act of 1887:

• A) empowered Indians.
• B) assured Indian autonomy.
• C) sought to break up the tribal system.
• D) was a great success.
• E) hurt white interests in the West.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The rearmost lobe in the brain, located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two halves of the brain, which are divided by the longitudinal fissure; each hemisphere is responsible for different functions and controls the opposite side of the body.

Visual Centers

Regions of the brain, particularly within the occipital lobe, responsible for processing visual information.

Occipital Lobe

The posterior part of the brain, responsible for processing visual information and is integral to the ability to see and recognize.