The Dawes Act of 1887: Section 10: By The Way… Summary

Nothing Can Impede Progress

  • Section 10 is short and simple, and would seem like a little afterthought until you read what it says.
  • Nothing in the Dawes Act will affect the power of Congress to grant the right of way through any lands (tribe-owned or not) for railroads, highways, telegraph lines or other public uses. But don't worry, they'll make just compensation for it.
  • Uh-huh.