Future
Native American populations increased considerably during the 20th century. Increasing urbanization and intermarriage may affect their futures as distinct peoples tied to geographic areas. Nations with high blood quantum requirements may have to change their rules for tribal membership or see their numbers decrease. Each tribe will deal with the issue in its own way, and with reference to whether it has a large reservation, urbanized population, cultural revival, etc.
Read more about this topic: Blood Quantum Laws
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