Under the _______, Indians who accepted land allotments, lived "separate from any tribe," and "adopted the habits of civilized life" were allowed to become U.S. citizens.

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The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments for Native American families and singles, with the promise of U.S. citizenship for those who accepted the allotments and lived separately from the tribe while adopting "civilized" habits.

Under the _______, Indians Who Accepted Land Allotments, Lived "Separate