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The original intent of the Dawes Act, enacted in 1887, was to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land and promoting agriculture. The Act aimed to break up communal tribal lands, which were seen as barriers to assimilation, and encourage Native Americans to adopt European-style farming practices. By granting individual land ownership, the government sought to integrate Native Americans into the capitalist economy and reduce the influence of tribal governance. Ultimately, the Act led to significant loss of tribal land and cultural disruption.

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