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

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"When people ask me for a special reference to the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation, this work is first on my list." -- Dr. Charles Gourd, Chairman of the Constitution Convention Committee, Cherokee Nation

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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.

"Incredible...[Ken Carter's] work is now part of the Cherokee Nation's permanent record... When people ask me for a special reference to the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation, this work is first on my list." --Dr. Charles Gourd, Chairman of the Constitution Convention Committee, Cherokee Nation

284 pages paperback 8.5 x 11

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• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Ancestry Publishing (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091648985X
• ISBN-13: 978-0916489854
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #312,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Native American information, June 11, 2008

By	noiseynana (Mansfield,Arkansas) - See all my reviews

I thought this was more info about how to use the Dawes Rolls for information on how to find your native american ancestors. It is, in fact ,how and why the Dawes Commission was set up. It does give information on many other rolls that your ancestors may have signed up on. I'll keep my copy.