The Dawes Act of 1887:
a) empowered Indians.
b) sought to break up the tribal system.
c) assured Indian autonomy.
d) was a great success.
Answer: b) sought to break up the tribal system.
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Which of the following was convincing evidence that the Buchanan administration was attempting to impose its will on the people of Kansas?
a. Buchanan's actions in relation to the Lecompton constitution b. Buchanan's lobbying of Supreme Court justices c. Buchanan's deployment of federal troops to Kansas d. Buchanan's improper use of presidential power in the Lincoln-Douglas senatorial race
The United States believed that the key to containing communism to the countries Stalin already had was
A) keeping a significant military force in all other European countries. B) making sure that West Germany was economically successful. C) gaining control of East Berlin. D) convincing Europe's neutral countries that joining the fight against communism was necessary. E) getting rid of Stalin, by assassination if necessary.
The ______ Doctrine stated that North and South America were no longer open to colonization by European countries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The first black schools were founded by __________
A) white philanthropists B) local governments C) state governments D) black mutual aid societies and churches