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Which of the following best describes the aim of the Dawes Act?
to strongly encourage American Indians to sell their land
to strongly encourage American Indians to speak English
to strongly encourage American Indians to change religions
to strongly encourage American Indians to become farmers

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to strongly encourage American Indians to become farmers

Explanation: The Dawes (General Allotment) Act of 1887 broke up tribal lands into individual family plots to promote private ownership and agricultural living as a means of assimilating Native Americans.