The Dawes Act of 1887 Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Dawes Act of 1887? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who was the most vocal opponent to the Dawes Act?
Henry Dawes
L.Q.C. Lamar II
Henry Teller
President Cleveland
Q. Which lawmaker was essential in the creation of Yellowstone National Park?
Henry "Smokey" Bear
John Muir
Henry Dawes
L.Q.C Lamar II
Q. What did Henry Teller think the real purpose of the Dawes Act was?
to steal Native American land
to convert the heathens
to cement Henry Dawes's reputation as a humanitarian
to prove that Most Native Americans would abandon their tribes if given the chance
Q. Which President was responsible for signing the Dawes Act into law?
Grover Cleveland
Andrew Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Thomas Jefferson
Q. What was the name of President Cleveland's illicit mistress?
Abby Cadabby
Marilyn Monroe
Angelina Jolie
Maria Halpin