Indian Citizenship Act (1924) Flashcards
1
Q
How many could vote by 1924?
A
2/3 of Indian population.
2
Q
What may it have come as a reward for?
A
Veterans as a result of the war.
3
Q
What was the real aim behind it?
A
To complete the assimilation process by transforming Indians into property owners and US citizens.
4
Q
What did many states in the west do?
A
Resisted the extension of the franchise to Indians and used legal arguments to excuse them.