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How did the Dawes Act influence agricultural development?

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The Dawes Act was disastrous for Native Americans. By 1934, Indian-held land had dropped from 138 million acres to 48 million acres. Almost half of the remaining Indian-owned land was inappropriate for farming. Under the Dawes Act, individuals and families received between 80 and 320 acres for farming and ranching.

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