American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Dawes General Allotment Act (1887)

The Dawes General Allotment Act of 1887 aimed to allot land to Native Americans to promote their welfare and cultural transformation. However, its true intent was to open Native lands for resettlement. The Act promised 160 acres per family, but many Native Americans were skeptical due to past government betrayals. The Act led to significant land loss through exploitation by business interests. Although repealed in 1934, the land was not returned, and existing deeds were upheld.

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