What were the provisions of the Dawes act in 1887?

The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual parcels of land, typically 160 acres, while the remaining tribal lands were sold to non-Native settlers. The act sought to promote farming and reduce communal living among tribes, undermining their traditional cultures. It also granted U.S. citizenship to Native Americans who accepted the allotments and lived separately from their tribes for 25 years. Ultimately, the act led to significant loss of Native American land and cultural identity.