A small farm made available to an American Indian family was known as?
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The question is asking for the term used to describe a small farm that was made available to an American Indian family, providing multiple choice options.
Answer
An allotment
The final answer is an allotment.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is an allotment.
More Information
An allotment was part of the Dawes Act of 1887, which aimed to assimilate Native Americans by providing individual land plots. This had long-term cultural and economic effects on Native communities.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing an 'allotment' with a 'homestead,' which refers more broadly to land given under different laws like the Homestead Act.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Brainly - brainly.com
- Dawes Act (1887) | National Archives - archives.gov
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