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=== 1934 - ''Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act'' === | === 1934 - ''Wheeler-Howard or Indian Reorganization Act'' === | ||
The [[Indian_Reorganization_Act|Indian Reoorganization Act]] provided for the following: | |||
1. Ended land allotments and returned unsold lands to the Indians. | 1. Ended land allotments and returned unsold lands to the Indians. | ||
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2. Authorized tribes to form corporations and launch businesses. | 2. Authorized tribes to form corporations and launch businesses. | ||
3. Provided for elected tribal councils with significant powers. This represented a reversal from previous policy and the restoration of tribal power. | 3. Provided for elected tribal councils with significant powers. This represented a reversal from previous policy and the restoration of tribal power. | ||
=== 1946 - ''Indian Claims Commission Act'' === | === 1946 - ''Indian Claims Commission Act'' === | ||