How was Indian Self-Determination Act

Question

of 1975 different from the Dawes
Severalty Act of 1887? One sentence

Answer 1

The Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975 emphasized self-governance and tribal sovereignty, allowing Native American tribes more control over their own affairs, while the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by dividing tribal lands and allotting them to individual tribe members.

Answer 2

much shorter

Answer 3

The Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975 focused on tribal self-governance and sovereignty, while the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal lands.

Answer 4

shorter

Answer 5

The Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975 promoted tribal self-governance, while the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society.