Questions and Answers
What was the Dawes Act intended to achieve?
What is the meaning of assimilation?
The process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group
The action of reserving something is known as a ______.
reservation
What is the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad?
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What is a subsidy?
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The owner or holder of land, typically in the context of settlers, is known as a ______.
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Study Notes
Dawes Act
- Aimed to convert Native Americans into farmers and landowners.
- Offered 160 acres of reservation land for farming or 320 acres for grazing to cooperating families.
- Intended to promote assimilation into American society.
Assimilation
- Refers to the process where individuals adopt the social and psychological characteristics of a different group.
- Significant for understanding the cultural integration efforts during the Dawes Act period.
Reservation
- Involves the act of reserving land, specifically for Native American tribes.
- Reservations were established as a strategy to manage Native American land rights.
Transcontinental Railroad
- Completed in 1869, creating a train route that spanned the continental United States.
- Played a crucial role in westward expansion and facilitating the movement of goods and people.
Subsidy
- A form of financial aid or support extended by the government to encourage specific activities, such as agricultural development.
- Essential in understanding government policies and their impact on land ownership and farming.
Homesteader
- Refers to individuals who claimed land under the Homestead Act.
- Typically involved in farming and establishing permanent residence on the land they acquired.
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Test your knowledge on the Dawes Act and related concepts with these flashcards. Each card provides essential definitions that will help you understand the implications of this significant piece of legislation affecting Native Americans.
