Question

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

Answer 1

d

Explanation: to strongly encourage american indians to become farmers

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is: to strongly encourage American Indians to become farmers

Explanation: The Dawes Act was approved in 1887, by means of which it was tried to foment the progress of the native agriculturists. It was intended to take Native Americans out of poverty and stimulate their assimilation into mainstream American society.