Question

What effect did the federal government desire from the implementation of the Dawes Act?

encourage more settlement on reservations
improve the mobility of Native American tribes
reduce their responsibility to provide for Native American welfare
maintain distinctions between Native American culture and the dominant culture

Answer 1

Correct answer choice is :

C) Reduce their responsibility to provide for Native American welfare

Step-by-step explanation:

The Dawes Act of 1887, allowed the President of the United States to inspect American Indian tribal land and break it into portions for individual Indians. Those who admitted allotments and lived separately from the tribe would be given United States citizenship.

Answer 2

The federal government desired numerous effects from the implementation of the Dawes Act. However, the one they wanted the most was to reduce their responsibility to provide for Native American welfare. The correct answer is C.