The 1887 Dawes Severalty Act Was Designed to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The 1887 Dawes Severalty Act was designed to

• A) treat Indians as equals to white men.
• B) inspire greater tribal unity.
• C) destroy Indian tribes by allowing the greater use of force by the military.
• D) undermine tribal bonds by treating Indians as individuals.
• E) provide Indians with the capital necessary to build a diversified economy.

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