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U.s. History on the Web: The Dawes Severalty Act (1887)

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Explore how the Dawes Act of 1887 attempted to encourage Native Americans into a life of agriculture and to provide Indian schools which would emphasize agricultural and technical skills.

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chester a. arthur, federal indian policy, general allotment act, native american assimilation, u.s. history on the web: the dawes severalty act (1887), dawes act (1887)
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