SAT US History Practice Question

The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 was passed by Congress in response to pressure from

1. A.large mining interests, which wanted to exploit Native American reservation lands.
2. B.Native Americans, who thought the plan for gradual assimilation offered their best hope for survival.
3. C.the U.S. military, which was seeking revenge for "Custer's Last Stand."
4. D.reform-minded whites trying to solve the "Indian problem" by promoting Native Americans's assimilation.
5. E.buffalo hunters, who wanted unlimited access to buffalo herds.