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

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Daisy

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8 December, 09:49

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

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Randy Lester · Answer 1

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.