Question

although its stated purpose was to help native americans assimilate into american society, the dawes act was passed so that the u.s government could
a restrict the number of foreign immigrants entering the country.
b remove them from lands to the east of the appalachian mountains.
c claim indian tribal lands and open them to settlement by non - indians.
d force indian youth to attend boarding schools where they would become \americanized.\
e increase funding for the establishment of more reservations for the native american tribes.

Explanation:

The Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by dividing tribal lands. Option C aligns with the act's consequence of opening tribal lands for non - Indian settlement. Options A, B, D, and E are inconsistent with the main purpose and impact of the Dawes Act.

Answer:

C. claim Indian tribal lands and open them to settlement by non - Indians.