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Most numerous are the five "civilized" tribes in Indian Territory, also known as modern Oklahoma.
Next most numerous are those who were employed by the Army as Indian Scouts.
Lastly there are the Commanche. There is a lot of debate about this. Their representatives say that they weren't invited.
With the great plains vacant of Natives and the "Civilized" tribes "happily" residing in Indian Territory, the frictions that lead to The Dawes Act never happen.
No Dawes Act, no Curtis Act... No Curtis Act, no Tom Cruise movie.
The lack of the Dawes act also means that Sooners are dealt with harshly.
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