Policy towards Native Americans

Definition

The policy towards Native Americans refers to the government's approach and actions taken regarding Native American tribes and individuals. It encompasses a range of policies including treaties, removals, reservations, assimilation efforts, and more.

Related terms

Removal Act of 1830: This act authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to areas designated as reservations.

Indian Reorganization Act of 1934: This act aimed to reverse previous assimilation policies by promoting self-governance and cultural preservation among Native American tribes.

Dawes Severalty Act of 1887: This act divided tribal lands into individual allotments, with the goal of encouraging Native Americans to adopt private property ownership and farming practices.