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Mourning Dove, aka Christine Quintasket, Pt. 2

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Dawes Act and the Indian Reorganization Act

This chapter explores the General Allotment Act of 1887, also known as the Dawes Act, which shifted the United States' approach to indigenous people from reservation-based to allotment-based. It also discusses the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and its aims to address the problems faced by indigenous peoples. The chapter delves into the impact, support, and opposition to these acts, highlighting their ongoing consequences.

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