Multiple choice

The Dawes Act was..

  1. an attempt to sell native land and dilute their culture

  2. a right to remain silent until in court.

  3. a right to act according to instinct.

  4. nonexistent.
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Explanation

The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society by breaking up tribal lands into individual allotments. This policy significantly reduced Native American landholdings and undermined traditional cultural practices.

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