Lesson 25 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Dawes Act and Its Effects
The Dawes Act was passed in 1887, and it aimed to change how Native American land was held.
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The Dawes Act was passed in 1887, and it aimed to change how Native American land was held. Before the Dawes Act, Native American tribes owned land collectively. The Dawes Act divided this land into smaller parcels for individual families, hoping to encourage farming and assimilation into American society. However, this act led to a loss of tribal land and culture, as many Native Americans were unable to keep their allotted land.
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The Dawes Act was passed in 1887.
It divided Native American land into smaller parcels.
Many Native Americans lost their land due to this act.
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