The Dawes Commission: And the Allotment of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1893-1914

Name: The Dawes Commission: And the Allotment of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1893-1914
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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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Discover the untold story of the Dawes Commission and the Allotment of the Five Civilized Tribes with this groundbreaking resource from Ancestry.com. Perfect for researchers of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, or Seminole Indian Nations, this well-researched and all-encompassing book is a vital addition to your Native American research library.

Written by renowned historian Ken Carter, this meticulously researched work sheds light on one of the most highly controversial subjects involving the treatment of Native Americans by the US government. Uncover the U.S. Congress’s attempt to end self-government for five major American Indian tribes and assimilate them into the dominant culture.

What sets this book apart is Carter’s dedication to uncovering the truths hidden within the Dawes Commission. From its organization and procedures to the enrollment and allotment decisions for thousands of applicants, Carter leaves no stone unturned. Rich in historical photographs, fully footnoted, and featuring actual documents from the commission’s records, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal time in Native American history.

With almost two-thirds of the 300,000 applicants being rejected, the Dawes Commission remains a human tragedy of immense proportions. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, we have a resource that uncovers the reasons behind these rejections. If you have an interest in Native American ancestry or the Dawes Commission, this book is a must-have.

To dive deeper into the history of the Dawes Commission and the Five Civilized Tribes, order your copy of this essential resource today. Don't miss out on this invaluable insight into the struggles and triumphs of Native American communities. For more information and to get your copy, click here.

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