What was one of the aims of the Dawes Act of 1887?
to stop American Indians from buying land
to stop American Indians from assimilating
to divide and distribute land to American Indians
to divide and distribute land to white settlers

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.