Dawes Act (feb 8, 1887 – aug 5, 1887)
Description:
The Dawes Act, also known as the General Allotment Act, was passed by Congress in 1887 to divide Native American land into individual or family-owned plots. Native Americans were paid a per capita share of these lands' sales price.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 8, 1887
aug 5, 1887
~ 5 months and 28 days