Cards in this guide (12)
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act
The Dawes Act was an effort to make assimilation the
government's official policy. The aim was to "Americanize" the
Native Americans , cultivating in them the desire to own property
and to farm.
When were slaves able to own land
In America, when they were freed.
What was the purpose of the reconstruction amendments
What term is used today to mean the colleges that were started for African American students
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Which of the following is true of schools for African Americans in the south
Apex The freedmans berua started them
the freedmanbureau started them
What term is used to mean the colleges that were started for African American students
HBCU - Historically Black College and University.
What is the modern name of the office of Indian affairs
What was the main debate for setting up colleges and universities for African Americans
the main debate in setting up colleges and universities for
african american was whether to:
What was true about colleges and universities founded for African Americans
They offered literacy courses to former slaves
Which political figure fought to restrict African Americans rights during reconstruction
A common disagreement within the community of African American leaders was
How best to achieve equality
How many African-Americans from the south were elected to the US Senate during reconstruction