All changes ved 14. (05.05 MC)
Question refers to the excerpt below.
"Sec. 6. That upon the completion of said allotments and the patenting of the lands to said allottees, each and every member of the respective bands or tribes of Indians to whom
allotments have been made shall have the benefit of and be subject to the laws, both civil and criminal, of the State or Territory in which they may reside; And every Indian bom
within the territorial limits of the United States to whom allotments shall have been made under the provisions of this act, or under any law or treaty, and every Indian born within the
territorial limits of the United States who has voluntarily taken up, within said limits, his residence separate and apart from any tribe of Indians therein, and has adopted the habits of
civilized life, is hereby declared to be a citizen of the United States, and is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of such citizens." -From the Dawes Act, 1887
How does the policy instituted in this law contrast with previous American Indian policies? (5 points)
It defers to the Supreme Court to resolve matters of American Indians' citizenship and rights.
It encourages American Indians to assimilate and adopt U. S. citizenship
It recognizes the American Indians' claims as sovereign entities.
It provides material support as long as American Indians remain in designated locations.