Federal Relations With The Great Sioux Indians Of South Dakota, 1887-1933: With Particular Reference

The book ""Federal Relations With The Great Sioux Indians Of South Dakota, 1887-1933: With Particular Reference To Land Policy Under The Dawes Act"" by Mary Antonio Johnston is a detailed historical account of the relationship between the United States government and the Sioux Indians of South Dakota during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The focus of the book is on the land policies that were implemented under the Dawes Act, which aimed to divide tribal lands into individual plots and encourage assimilation into American culture.Johnston provides a comprehensive analysis of the various federal policies and their impact on the Sioux people, including the forced removal of tribes from their ancestral lands and the establishment of reservations. She also examines the resistance and activism of the Sioux people, including the Ghost Dance movement and the Wounded Knee Massacre.The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as government documents, letters, and personal accounts. It provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between the federal government and the Sioux people, and sheds light on the lasting impact of federal policies on Native American communities.Overall, ""Federal Relations With The Great Sioux Indians Of South Dakota, 1887-1933: With Particular Reference To Land Policy Under The Dawes Act"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American relations with the federal government, and the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights and sovereignty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.