What law forced policy of assimilation on native Americans?

The Dawes Act of 1887 was a key law that enforced a policy of assimilation on Native Americans. It aimed to transform tribal landholdings into individual allotments, promoting private land ownership and encouraging Native Americans to adopt Euro-American agricultural practices. By breaking up communal lands, the Act sought to diminish tribal identity and integrate Native Americans into mainstream American society. This legislation had lasting negative impacts on Native American communities and cultures.