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Authorized the president to grant the Indians and their tribes an unsettled land located in the western prarire. -
Forcfully removed over 60,000 Native Americans from 5 civilized tribes. -
Fought for the freedom of slaves. -
Freedom for all the crimes committed against the United States before all treaties. -
Broke up reservation land, controlled by common members of a tribe. -
Rushed to claim homesteads or lots that were avaible that night. -
Aimed towards the federal control of american Indian affairs were decreasing and the increase of indian self government & responsibility