Supporters of the dawes act said the act would american indians to

Many whites wanted Indian land, and knew it would be easier to gain if the Indian tribes disappeared. With that statement appeared the Dawes Act, also known as the General Allotment Act, in February 1887. A scheme was soon developed for Indians that would allow individual Indians to own land for private use, and the Indians would be converted into capitalists. 

- Thomas Malthus--Predicted that population growth would far exceed the food supply.

- Adam Smith-- Stressed the idea that a free market needs to function without government interference.

- Robert Owen-- Proposed a society where workers are treated fairly and children are taught to read and write.

- Adam Smith-- Stated the “Invisible Hand” of the market would benefit both producers and consumers.

- Robert Owen-- Focused on providing education to children instead of letting them work in factories.