various reservations, and to extend the
protection of the laws of the United States
and the Territories over the Indians, and for
other purposes." - from the Dawes
Severalty Act, 1887
Which statement describes the ultimate
purpose of the federal government's
Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?
A
to claim lands
traditionally held by
Native Americans
B
to complete
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C
D
construction of the
Transcontinental
Railroad
to force the
Cherokee from
lands in the
Southeastern U.S.
to allow Native
American to live
peacefully without
interference from
settlers