Question

I see no reason why Indians who can give satisfactory proof of having by their own labor supported their families for a number of years, and who are willing to detach themselves from their tribal relations, should not be admitted to the benefit of the homestead act. . . . —President Rutherford B. Hayes, first annual message, 1877 In this excerpt, President Hayes proposes a change in federal policy toward American Indians. Legislation based on this new policy did which of the following? F Promoted individual land ownership among American Indians G Forced white settlers to leave reservation lands H Ended federal oversight of tribal governments J Granted American Indians the right to attend public schools

Answer 1

Answer:I believe the correct answer is C

Explanation: I did the test I got an 100

Answer 2

Promoted individual land ownership among American Indians

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the excerpt from President Rutherford B. Hayes, first annual message, he talks about Indians who have proof of having their own labor and are ready to detach themselves from their tribal relations should be given the benefit of the Homestead Act.

This Act means that any adult citizen who had not taken arms against the United States could be given 160 acres of land for development.