The Native American Dawes Act of 1887
Автор: Tales, Myths & Harmony
Загружено: 2023-05-16
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The Dawes Act of 1887: a controversial piece of legislation that shaped Native American lives and the landscape of America. Named after Senator Henry Dawes, this Act sought to 'Americanize' Native American communities by promoting private property ownership and agriculture, a stark contrast to their traditional communal living.
The Dawes Act (also known as the General Allotment Act) ended the tribal landholding system, dividing Native American lands into individual 'allotments.' This privatization aimed to encourage farming, reflecting the Euro-American model of agriculture. The 'surplus' lands, those remaining after allotments, were sold to non-Native settlers, leading to a massive loss of tribal lands. By 1934, Native Americans lost over 60% of their lands, equivalent to 90 million acres - roughly the size of Montana.
This Act profoundly affected Native American communities, disrupting communal living, eroding cultural traditions, and causing widespread economic hardship. Far from its purported goal of fostering integration, the Dawes Act became a tool for dispossession and cultural disruption.
The Dawes Act was repealed in 1934 by the Indian Reorganization Act, but its effects are still felt today. Native American nations continue to grapple with the repercussions, striving to reclaim their cultural heritage and ancestral lands.
Our video delves into the complex history and enduring impacts of the Dawes Act, a chapter of Native American resilience and resistance.
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