The Dawes Act of 1887: Section 11: Oh Yeah, One More Thing Summary

We Forgot to Mention the Southern Utes

  • Section 11 states that nothing in this act can prevent the removal of the Southern Ute Indians from their present reservation in Southwestern Colorado to a new one, with the consent of a majority of the (adult, male) members of said tribe.
  • We're sure the Utes were just clamoring to be moved out of their homeland.