What was the effect of the dawes act on native American children?

The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land, which often resulted in the loss of their communal lands and cultural identity. For Native American children, this led to their forced removal from their families and communities, often placing them in boarding schools designed to promote Western education and values. These institutions stripped children of their languages and cultural practices, causing long-lasting psychological and cultural damage. Overall, the Dawes Act contributed to the erosion of Native American identity and heritage among the younger generations.