A.
The legislation called for increased investment into agricultural infrastructure in Indian Territory.
B.
The legislation called for major political reforms in tribal government, including allowing non-American Indians to vote.
C.
The legislation called for the release of surplus lands to be sold or allotted to settlers, allowing non-American Indians to own land.
D.
The legislation called for an end to harmful and disruptive railroad construction in Indian Territory.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
1 answer
The best answer is:
C. The legislation called for the release of surplus lands to be sold or allotted to settlers, allowing non-American Indians to own land.
The Dawes Act and the Curtis Act were particularly aimed at breaking up tribal lands and providing opportunities for non-Indian settlers to acquire land in Indian Territory. This would have been welcomed by non-Indian individuals looking to settle and own land in the area.
