Using complete sentences, explain how American Indians felt about the land allotments. Be sure to include their concerns about the program in your answer.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: American Indians resisted the federal allotment of land because many were not interested in farming or did not know how to farm land. There were also concerns that the Dawes Commission could undermine tribes when deciding an individual’s tribal membership. The Choctaw were especially suspicious of the amount of individuals claiming tribal membership.