What was the purpose of the Dawes Act?

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A. To get American Indians to join the U. S. military

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B. To promise American Indians control over their land

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C. To establish an American Indian school system

D. To divide Indian lands into small, privately owned units

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D. To divide Indian lands into small, privately owned units

What was the purpose of the Dawes Act?OA. To get American Indians to join the U. S. militaryOB. To promise American Indians control over their landOC. To establish an American Indian school systemD. To divide Indian lands into small, privately owned units