21 h 17 min, 8 févr. 1887 ans - Dawes Act of 1887
Description:
This bill was passed o help spur assimilation. It provided for the dissolution of Native American tribes as legal entities.The Dawes Act had a disastrous effect on many tribes, destroying traditional culture and society as well as causing the loss of as much as two-thirds of tribal land.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
21 h 17 min, 8 févr. 1887 ans
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 138 ans