CKLA Unit 6: Native Americans Chapter 9 Taking the Land - Suzanne Schultz | Laabri

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What did the Dawes Act of 1887 do to reservations?

Made them larger

Turned them into national parks

Gave them back to tribes

Broke them up into small pieces of land

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40 acres

100 acres

500 acres

160 acres

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It was too far from rivers.

It was dry and not good for growing crops.

It was too crowded.

It was covered in forests.

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By changing their clothing, language, and religion

By teaching them new games

By sending them back home quickly

By helping them keep their traditions

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It helped them get rich.

It was where gold was found.

It was only important for farming.

It was part of their cultural identity and traditions.

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Around 48 million acres

Nearly 150 million acres

Approximately 55 million acres

Just under 75 million acres

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It was never used.

It was turned into parks.

It was sold to non-Native American settlers.

It was returned to tribes.

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They ignored it.

They moved to another country.

They supported it.

They sent a petition asking the government not to divide their land.