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1851 Congress creates reservations to manage Native peoples The U.S. Congress passes the Indian Appropriations Act, creating the reservation system. The government ... |
1870 First Ghost Dance movement seeks revival of cultures The Ghost Dance is a Native spiritual movement of hope and renewal that originates with Wodziwob, a ... |
1887 U.S. subdivides reservation land; sells off surplus Congress passes the General Allotment Act, better known as the Dawes Severalty Act, which divides reservations ... |