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feb 8, 1887 - Dawes Severalty Act Passed

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Provided land to Native Americans in a way that required them to stay on that land for 25 years before gaining the full title to their land. Attempted to reduce Indian culture and force assimilation.

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feb 8, 1887
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~ 138 years ago