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Historical Essay

General Allotment Act of 1887 (Dawes Act)

Brief explanation of the General Allotment Act, the federal legislation that divided tribal lands into small parcels for individuals.
Historical Essay

Treaty Councils, from Prairie du Chien to Madeline Island

How the Natives Lost Their Land
Learn about the many treaties between the United States government and native tribes.

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