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"Sec. 6. That upon the completion of sald allotments and the patenting of the lands to sold allottees, each and every member of the respective bands or tribes of Indians to
whom allotments have been made shall have the benefit of and be subject to the laws, both civil and criminal, of the State or Territory which they may reside; ... And every
Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States to whom allotments shall have been made under the provisions of this act, or under any law or treaty, and every
Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States who has voluntarily taken up, within said limits, his residence separate and apart from any tribe of Indians therein,
and has adopted the habits of civilized life, is hereby declared to be a citizen of the United States, and is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of such
citizens." From the Dawes Act, 1887
How does the policy instituted in this law contrast with previous American Indian policies?

It gives American Indians the power to make individual treaties with the government.

It encourages American Indians to assimilate and adopt U.S. citizenship.

It designates land specifically for settlement by American Indians.

It recognizes the right of American Indian tribes
create their own laws.

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