The correct answer is The federal government maintained some power over Native American land.
The Dawes Act was a piece of legislation passed in the late 19th century. The goal of this law was to distribute some land to Native Americans in hope that they would assimilate into American society.
The excerpt above focuses on ownership of the land. It is evident that the federal government still has control over the land. This is based on the idea that the federal government can take the land back from the Native Americans in certain circumstances. All the government has to do is pay the individuals for their land.
Answer: Leeward Islands is the answer
Explanation:
<span>Political cartoon from the Chicago Tribune from 1914, showing how this US was bestowed as releasing former Spanish colonies, 15 years after the Spanish-American War.</span>
