In 1887, the passage of the Dawes Act introduced the government's system of

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Melody Davenport

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26 May, 22:28

In 1887, the passage of the Dawes Act introduced the government's system of

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Donaldson · Answer 1

Your Answer Should Be; Land Allotments

Kael Hayden · Answer 2

The Dawes Act of 1887 (also known as the General Allotment Act or the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887), adopted by Congress in 1887, authorized the President of the United States to survey American Indian tribal land and divide it into allotments for individual Indians.