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b. How did government policies and Battlefield challenges affect the Indian Wars?
c. What changes occurred in federal Indian policies by 1900?
d. Why were Indian treaties often unsuccessful? a How did the Ghost Dance lead to a tragic conflict at Wounded Knee?
f. Attempts to Change Native Culture: This section describes two major federal assimilation policies. Analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
i. What was the stated purpose of the Dawes Act? What effects did have on the way of life for native peoples?
