18 juin 1887 - General Allotment Act (Dawes Act)
Description:
The general Allotment Act, also known as the Dawes Act was issued in 1887 as an attempt to "americanize" Indians. They were pushed onto small plots of land amd forced to give up their culture and become more white and American.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 juin 1887
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 138 ans