Question

The Dawes Act of 1887 ordered that all lands owned by Native American tribes be broken into 160 acre pieces and given to individual members of the tribe. This policy ended up leaving many Native Americans landless and ruined many tribes.

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What effect did this allotment policy have on Native Americans?

Native Americans became wealthier overall.
Native Americans population levels expanded rapidly.
Native American tribes gained more political power.
Native American population levels reached their lowest levels.