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6. What did the Dawes Act grant NA?

  • Improved economic positions
  • Citizenship
  • Compensation
  • Right to their land back

7. Why was the reservation policy a failure for NA?

  • NA lost their freedom and denied civil rights
  • Didn't fully assimilate NA
  • Allowed some of their land back but not all
  • Guaranteed improved financial situation but was not fulfilled

8. What was a result of assimilation?

  • Better job prospects - easier to hire having been assimilated
  • Created better citizens for manifest destiny goal
  • Lost much of their independence, culture and own values
  • Improved economy