Indian Reorganization Act
Also known as: Wheeler-Howard Act · Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 · Indian New Deal
The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) of June 18, 1934, or the Wheeler–Howard Act, was U.
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Reversed assimilation policies and restored tribal self-governance
Also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act of 1934, this legislation ended the allotment era and encouraged tribes to adopt constitutions, directly impacting the legal framework of tribal sovereignty.