Land parcels refer to small plots of land that were granted to Native Americans as part of a policy aimed at assimilating them into Euro-American society. These parcels were intended to encourage Native Americans to adopt European farming practices and abandon their traditional way of life.
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Dawes Act: This act, also known as the General Allotment Act, was a U.S. federal law passed in 1887 that authorized the division of Native American tribal lands into individually owned plots (land parcels).
Indian Boarding Schools: These schools were established during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the aim of assimilating Native American children into Euro-American culture by separating them from their families and forbidding their native languages and traditions.
Reservation System: This system refers to specific areas set aside by the U.S. government for exclusive use by Native American tribes. The establishment of reservations often involved assigning land parcels to specific tribes or individuals within those tribes.