Question

Which of the following was a result of the Dawes Act?
A. American society came to accept Native Americans.
B. Centralized power held by tribes was strengthened.
C. Native Americans gained US citizenship.
D. The US government compensated tribes for previously lost land.

Answer 1

C) Native Americans gained US citizenship if they complied with the provisions of the Dawes Act. The Dawes Act was an authorization for the president of the United States to survey Native American land and divide it into different sections for individuals. If these individuals agreed to this allotment and moved there, they would be granted US citizenship.

Answer 2

I have to agree on saying it's c