Which of the following was an effect of the Dawes Act? Choose all that apply

Question

Economic hardship for Native Americans

Increased Federal control

Native American tribes became wealthy

Loss of Native American traditions



Strengthening the Economy

Loss of Native American lands

Answer 1

The effects of the Dawes Act included the following:

1. Economic hardship for Native Americans - The act resulted in the fragmentation of native lands and often left Native Americans without sufficient resources for economic sustenance.

2. Increased Federal control - The Dawes Act allowed for greater federal regulation of Native American lands and affairs.

3. Loss of Native American traditions - The assimilation policies promoted by the Dawes Act often undermined traditional ways of life and cultural practices among Native Americans.

4. Loss of Native American lands - The Dawes Act led to the allotment of tribal lands to individual Native Americans and the sale of surplus lands, resulting in significant loss of Native American territories.

The following options are generally incorrect:

• Native American tribes became wealthy - Most tribes did not achieve wealth as a result of the Dawes Act; instead, many experienced significant economic decline and loss of resources.

• Strengthening the Economy - The Dawes Act did not strengthen the economy of Native Americans and in many cases furthered their economic difficulties.

Therefore, the correct choices are:

• Economic hardship for Native Americans
• Increased Federal control
• Loss of Native American traditions
• Loss of Native American lands