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The Dawes Act of 1887 affected Oklahoma real estate by:
AEstablishing the first Oklahoma real estate commission
BAllotting tribal communal lands to individual tribal members, creating individual land titles from former tribal lands✓ Correct
CGranting all Oklahoma land to the federal government
DEstablishing the rectangular survey system in Oklahoma
Explanation
The Dawes Act allotted communal tribal lands to individual tribal members as private parcels. This created individual Indian allotments throughout eastern Oklahoma, some of which still carry federal restrictions on sale, contributing to complex title issues today.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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