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Book Synopsis: Important New Resource for Native American Research from Ancestry.com of special interest to researchers of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek or Seminole Indian Nations. "Well researched . . . all encompassing . . . The historian, the academician, the sociologist, and the genealogist--all will find it a vital work.” —Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, Manager, Historical Genealogy Dept. Allen Co. Public Library
Discover how the U.S. Congress tried to end self-government for five major American Indian tribes and assimilate them into the dominant culture. Regarded by some as a human tragedy, the Dawes Commission is one of the most highly controversial subjects involving US government treatment of Native Americans. From 1893 to 1914, the program provided an allotment of land to each Indian that enrolled. Yet of the 300,000 people who applied for enrollment, almost two thirds were rejected. Why? The answer to that golden question has eluded scholars for nearly a century. This important work takes major strides in unraveling the mystery. Ken Carter's thorough research of the Dawes Commission delves into its organization and procedures to clarify enrollment and allotment decisions for the thousands of people who applied. It points out the difficulties Congress had in implementing its plan and the disastrous effects the program had on the people it was designed to help. Rich in historical photographs, thoroughly footnoted, and containing actual documents of the commission's records, the book will provide anyone with interest in the Dawes Commission, or of Native American ancestry, a heightened understanding of the Dawes Commission and the Five Civilized Tribes. Includes a list of tribal rolls from the Dawes Commission records.
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Are you interested in Native American history? Looking for a valuable resource to aid your research? Look no further than "The Dawes Commission: And the Allotment of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1893-1914." This book, brought to you by Ancestry.com, is a must-have for anyone researching the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, or Seminole Indian Nations.
With its comprehensive research and all-encompassing approach, this book has gained the praise of historians, academics, sociologists, and genealogists alike. Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, Manager of the Historical Genealogy Department at the Allen Co. Public Library, calls it a "vital work."
Uncover the fascinating story of how the U.S. Congress attempted to eradicate self-government for these major American Indian tribes and assimilate them into the dominant culture. The Dawes Commission, considered by many a human tragedy, is one of the most controversial subjects regarding the treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government.
From 1893 to 1914, the Dawes Commission offered land allotments to enrolled Indians. However, shockingly, two-thirds of the 300,000 applicants were rejected. The reasons behind these rejections have puzzled scholars for nearly a century. But fear not, this important work by Ken Carter delves into the organization and procedures of the Dawes Commission, shedding light on the enrollment and allotment decisions.
Through rich historical photographs, meticulous footnotes, and actual documents from the commission's records, this book offers deep insights into the difficulties Congress faced in implementing their plan and the devastating impact it had on the very people it intended to help. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Dawes Commission or tracing their Native American ancestry.
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