Which of the following was a result of the Clapp rider to the Indian appropriations bill of 1906?
A) Many Indians who were declared to be of mixed blood were duped into signing away their land to white speculators.
B) Indian reservations began to establish their own military forces.
C) After receiving training in scientific farming, many Indians gained economic independence.
D) The United States Army began to safeguard Indian reservations and Indian treaty rights.

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The Clapp rider to the Indian appropriations bill of 1906 allowed for the allotment of land to individuals declared to be of mixed blood. This led to many Indians being deceived into signing away their land to white speculators, resulting in the loss of millions of acres of Indian land.

Which of the Following Was a Result of the Clapp