The excerpt below is from the Dawes Act, which was written in 1887: And every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States to whom allotments shall have been made under the provisions of this act, or under any law or treaty, and every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States who has voluntarily taken up, within said limits, his residence separate and apart from any tribe of Indians therein, and has adopted the habits of civilized life, is hereby declared to be a citizen of the United States, and is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of such citizens, whether said Indian has been or not, by birth or otherwise, a member of any tribe of Indians within the territorial limits of the United States without in any manner affecting the right of any such Indian to tribal or other property. Based on the passage, in addition to land, what other benefits could Native Americans receive from the Dawes Act?

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Laura Buck

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2 November, 04:09

The excerpt below is from the Dawes Act, which was written in 1887: And every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States to whom allotments shall have been made under the provisions of this act, or under any law or treaty, and every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States who has voluntarily taken up, within said limits, his residence separate and apart from any tribe of Indians therein, and has adopted the habits of civilized life, is hereby declared to be a citizen of the United States, and is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of such citizens, whether said Indian has been or not, by birth or otherwise, a member of any tribe of Indians within the territorial limits of the United States without in any manner affecting the right of any such Indian to tribal or other property. Based on the passage, in addition to land, what other benefits could Native Americans receive from the Dawes Act?

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Lillian Delacruz · Answer 1

A Native American who lives in the designated areas and lives "civilized life" would be declared a U. S. citizen and could vote, run for office, serve on a jury, etc.