The Dawes Act of 1887: Shifting Sands of Native American Lands
Words: 423 1551Dive into the Dawes Act of 1887, and you find yourself in the thick of a pivotal moment in American history. This wasn't just any piece of legislation; it was a game-changer for Native American communities. Crafted with the intention of transforming Indigenous ways of life, the Dawes Act, named after Senator Henry L. Dawes, swung the doors wide open for a dramatic reshaping of Native American societies. At its heart, the Act aimed to parcel out tribal lands to […]