The assault on Indian tribalism : the General allotment law (Dawes act) of 1887

Washburn, Wilcomb E. (Author). United States. General Allotment Act (1887) (Added Author).

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General Note:	"The General Allotment Act of 1887 ('The Dawes Act')": p. 68-73.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-79).
Formatted Contents Note:	The Impulse for Reform: Alternatives in Plan and Policy -- The Decision for Compulsory Allotment of Land -- Impact of the Decision -- "The Main Purpose of This Bill is Not to Help the Indian" -- Senate Debate on Severalty -- Senator Dawes Seeks a Solution -- The Support of the Indian Rights Association for Land in Severalty Bill -- The Beginning of Compulsory Allotment -- Pressures for "Prompt" and Compulsory Allotment -- A Protest Against Forced Allotment -- "Shall We Persist in a Policy that has Failed?" -- The General Allotment Act of 1887 ("The Dawes Act").