I see no reason why Indians who can give satisfactory proof of having by their own labor supported their families for a number of years, and who are willing to detach themselves from their tribal relations, should not be admitted to the benefit of the homestead act. . . . —President Rutherford B. Hayes, first annual message, 1877 In this excerpt, President Hayes proposes a change in federal policy toward American Indians. Legislation based on this new policy did which of the following? F Promoted individual land ownership among American Indians G Forced white settlers to leave reservation lands H Ended federal oversight of tribal governments J Granted American Indians the right to attend public schools