Questions: Which most accurately describes the Dawes Severalty Act A) the law divided tribal lands into small allotments for individuals B) the law's purpose was to convert nomadic Plains Indians into farmers C) the law was often resisted by Plains Indians, with few actually becoming farmers D) all are correct

The answer is D: all are correct.

Explanation for each option:

A) The law divided tribal lands into small allotments for individuals: This is correct. The Dawes Severalty Act, also known as the Dawes Act of 1887, aimed to divide communal tribal land into individual allotments for Native American families and individuals. Each family head received a certain amount of land, with the goal of encouraging private land ownership and assimilation into American society.

B) The law's purpose was to convert nomadic Plains Indians into farmers: This is also correct. One of the primary objectives of the Dawes Act was to transform the lifestyle of Native Americans from their traditional nomadic or communal living to a more sedentary, agrarian lifestyle. The U.S. government believed that by becoming farmers, Native Americans would assimilate more easily into American culture.

C) The law was often resisted by Plains Indians, with few actually becoming farmers: This statement is correct as well. Many Native Americans resisted the Dawes Act because it undermined their traditional communal living and cultural practices. Additionally, the land allotted was often unsuitable for farming, and many Native Americans lacked the resources and support needed to succeed as farmers. As a result, few actually became successful farmers under this policy.

Therefore, all the options accurately describe aspects of the Dawes Severalty Act.