Consequences of the Dawes Act on Native American Communities

In the late 19th century, a significant transformation took place in the American West, changing the landscape of society and economy. One such transformation was spurred by legislation intended to promote settlement and cultivation of the vast western territories. Particularly, the Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land. While it was intended to promote farming among Indigenous populations, its implementation had complex and often detrimental effects on tribal communities. Given these historical contexts, which statement best represents the consequences of the Dawes Act on Native American communities?