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feb 8, 1887 - Dawes Severalty Act

Description:

the Act broke up previous land settlements given to Native Americans in the form of reservations and separated them into smaller, separate parcels of land to live on. More importantly, the Act required Natives to live apart from their nations and assimilate into European culture.

Added to timeline:

12 Feb 2018

Date:

feb 8, 1887
Now
~ 137 years ago