The main problem created by the General Allotment Act, which resulted in the loss of Native American land and traditions, led to another significant problem: the Native Americans could not be successful in adapting to the farming lifestyle imposed upon them because they were given the poorest land and outdated farming equipment. This hindered their ability to thrive and contributed to their dissatisfaction and struggles as a result of the government's policies.
Use the story titled A Destructive Act to answer the question. A Destructive Act The Native Americans traditions and land were taken away by the General Allotment Act. How did this main problem create another problem? (1 point) Responses The government believed that natives could be a helpful addition to their society and they welcomed them gladly. The government believed that natives could be a helpful addition to their society and they welcomed them gladly. The government thought it could make natives into farmers and thought the Dawes Act was the best way to do that. The government thought it could make natives into farmers and thought the Dawes Act was the best way to do that. The Native Americans were unhappy with the government for taking their land away and using it for themselves. The Native Americans were unhappy with the government for taking their land away and using it for themselves. The Native Americans could not be successful because they were given the poorest land and outdated farming equipment. The Native Americans could not be successful because they were given the poorest land and outdated farming equipment. Skip to navigation
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