What was the primary purpose of the Dawes Act when it was enacted in the late 19th century?

The Dawes Act and Its Impact on Tribal Identity and Federal Policy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To preserve tribal lands
To enhance Indian cultural practices
To promote tribal sovereignty
To assimilate Indian people into mainstream society
2.
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How did the Dawes Act change the way tribal membership was determined?
By promoting inter-tribal marriages
By introducing the concept of blood quantum
By allowing tribes to decide their own membership
By eliminating tribal membership altogether
3.
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What is blood quantum, as introduced by the Dawes Act?
A measure of tribal land ownership
A system to quantify Indian ancestry
A method to calculate tribal wealth
A way to determine tribal leadership
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do many Indian people in Montana view their blood quantum?
As a well-known aspect of their identity
As an irrelevant concept
As a recent development
As a measure of wealth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the driving force behind the federal Indian policy during the time of the Dawes Act?
To maintain Indian cultural heritage
To integrate Indian people into the mainstream economy
To expand tribal lands
To promote Indian self-governance
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a change brought about by the Dawes Act?
Division of tribal lands
Change of Indian names
Promotion of tribal languages
Introduction of blood quantum
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the lasting effects of the Dawes Act that is still present today?
Increased tribal land ownership
Elimination of tribal identities
Complete reversal of the Dawes Act policies
The blood quantum system
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it challenging to reverse the policies introduced by the Dawes Act?
Because they are no longer relevant
Due to their deep-rooted impact on Indian communities
Because they were never implemented
Due to widespread support from Indian tribes
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common perception among Indian people regarding the blood quantum system?
It is easy to eliminate
It is a fundamental part of their identity
It has no impact on their lives
It is universally accepted
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