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The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 attempted to assimilate Native Americans primarily by

A.dividing tribal lands into individual allotments for families and single Indians
B.requiring all Native American children to attend military academies
C.granting tribes full sovereignty over their reservations
D.paying tribes to relocate to Canada

Explanation

Core Concept

By replacing communal tribal ownership with private plots, reformers hoped Indians would adopt farming and citizenship. Those who accepted allotments were offered U.S. citizenship.

Correct Answer

Adividing tribal lands into individual allotments for families and single Indians

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