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CKLA Unit 6: Native Americans Chapter 9 Taking the Land

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Question 1

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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

Question 2

2.

How many acres of land did Native Americans receive under the Dawes Act?

40 acres

100 acres

500 acres

160 acres

Question 3

3.

Why was the land given to many Native American families hard to farm?

It was too far from rivers.

It was dry and not good for growing crops.

It was too crowded.

It was covered in forests.

Question 4

4.

How did boarding schools impact Native American children?

By changing their clothing, language, and religion

By teaching them new games

By sending them back home quickly

By helping them keep their traditions

Question 5

5.

Why was land so significant for Native American tribes?

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.

Question 6

6.

Before the Dawes Act, how many acres did Native Americans own?

Around 48 million acres

Nearly 150 million acres

Approximately 55 million acres

Just under 75 million acres

Question 7

7.

What happened to much of the land after the Dawes Act was enacted?

It was never used.

It was turned into parks.

It was sold to non-Native American settlers.

It was returned to tribes.

Question 8

8.

How did the Hopi respond to the Dawes Act?

They ignored it.

They moved to another country.

They supported it.

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