The Dawes Act, initiated in 1887 by Grover Cleveland, was for the Indians and it did not favor them. This act relocated Indian tribes to reservations. When the land is given, the Americans could survey it at any time. The amount of land given was based on age, gender, and other aspects. This allows the Americans to gain the Indian land and sell it to the American settlers. Sometimes, the Indians were not given land in the reservation so they had the right to live else where in America. Also, the Americans could construct railroads, highways and telegraphs through these Indian lands.
Monday, January 7, 2013
LAD #25: Dawes Severalty Act
The Dawes Act, initiated in 1887 by Grover Cleveland, was for the Indians and it did not favor them. This act relocated Indian tribes to reservations. When the land is given, the Americans could survey it at any time. The amount of land given was based on age, gender, and other aspects. This allows the Americans to gain the Indian land and sell it to the American settlers. Sometimes, the Indians were not given land in the reservation so they had the right to live else where in America. Also, the Americans could construct railroads, highways and telegraphs through these Indian lands.
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