The Dawes General Allotment Act of 1887 was one of the most important pieces of Native American legislation since the colonization of North America. An allotment is __________.
A.
a random drawing for a political position
B.
a large or impressive amount of something
C.
a political term used to describe the collection of taxes
D.
a portion of a larger whole set aside for an individual or small group



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D