Discuss the Dawes Act of 1887

question 36

Essay

Discuss the Dawes Act of 1887. What were the results? What was the intent of the Act?

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Definitions:

Selye

Hans Selye, an endocrinologist known for his research on stress and for defining the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to perceived challenges or threats, leading to various emotional, cognitive, and biological reactions.

Hippocampus

A key structure in the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is closely associated with learning and emotions.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, involved in metabolic functions.