Tides of Change: Revisiting the Dawes Severalty Act and its Impact on Indigenous Lands
Words: 590 2020The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 looms large in the annals of American history, a watershed moment that forever altered the trajectory of Native American land tenure. While touted as a measure of progress and assimilation, its legacy is a tapestry woven with complexities, where noble intentions collided with harsh realities, leaving a lasting imprint on the indigenous landscape. At its core, the Dawes Act sought to dismantle communal landholding practices prevalent among Native American tribes, replacing them with a […]