Americanization of Native Americans - Decisions Focusing On Sovereignty

Decisions Focusing On Sovereignty

There were several United States Supreme Court cases during the assimilation era that focused on the sovereignty of American Indian nations. These cases were extremely important in setting precedents for later cases and for legislation dealing with the sovereignty of American Indian nations.

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