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Indians in American History

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American Indian Law in History: Reserved Rights, Implied Repeals, Disclaimers, and Sovereign Immunity

This essay explores various doctrines and laws affecting American Indian sovereignty, highlighting how they have either supported or eroded tribal rights.

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“How Indians Got Red” and Other Essays

This document consists of three essays discussing the historical context and implications of racial identification, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, and the impact of livestock on Native American and European settler relations.

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Federal Power Over Indians

This document discusses the erosion of tribal sovereignty and individual Indian rights during the plenary era of American Indian law.

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American Indian Law and Sovereignty, An Essay

This essay discusses the evolution of American Indian law and its impact on tribal sovereignty, highlighting key Supreme Court cases and the influence of historical and political contexts.

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Legal Terminology

This document provides a comprehensive overview of various trust arrangements and notable legal cases involving American Indian law in the United States.

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Case Brief, United States v Winans

The case of United States v. Winans (1905) addressed the conflict between state-issued land-use permits and the fishing rights of the Yakama tribe as guaranteed by the Treaty of 1859.

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The Cherokee Cases


This document explores the history and transformation of the Cherokee Nation from prehistory through the 19th century, highlighting their struggles and resilience.

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Tribal Courts as a Third Sovereign

This document discusses the implications of Indian sovereignty, landmark litigation, and the development of tribal courts, with references to notable figures and cases.

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Case Brief, Worcester v Georgia

The case Worcester v Georgia (1832) addressed the legal authority of the State of Georgia to regulate interactions between its citizens and those of the Cherokee Nation.

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Case Brief, Cherokee Nation v Georgia

Cherokee Nation v Georgia was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1831 where the Cherokee Nation sought to prevent Georgia from imposing laws that stripped them of their lands and rights.

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Case Brief, Johnson v M’Intosh

The case of Johnson v. M'Intosh (1823) addresses the legality of land transfers from Indian Nations to private individuals.

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Case Brief, Arizona et. al. v San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona

The case Arizona et. al. v San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona addresses whether Indian tribes can have water rights disputes adjudicated in federal court.

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Alcohol and the Anishinaabeg, the Blackfeet Nation’s Decision to Adopt the IRA of 1934, and the ‘Making’ of the Navajo Worker

This document explores the impact of various legislative and social changes on Native American tribes in the early to mid-20th century, focusing on the Anishinaabeg, Blackfeet Nation, and Navajo.

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The Plains Indians

This document is a compilation of essays discussing the roles and identities of Plains Indian women, treaty councils, and the Columbia River Indian identity in the 19th century.

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The Choctaw

This document contains summaries of three essays discussing various aspects of Native American history and interactions with European settlers.

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The Rise and Fall of Plains Indian Horse Cultures, The Indians’ New World, and The Delaware Prophet Neolin

This document contains summaries of three essays discussing the impact of European colonization on Native American societies, focusing on the introduction of horses, the Catawba experience, and the Delaware Prophet Neolin.

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Termination and the Eastern Band of Cherokees, the Indian Health Service and the Sterilization of Women, Alcatraz, Wounded Knee, and Beyond

This document discusses various aspects of Native American history and policy changes in the mid-20th century, focusing on termination policies, health services, and self-determination movements.

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Turning the Tables on Assimilation, the Allotment Period on the Nez Perce Reservation, and “More than a Game”

This document explores various historical attempts to assimilate Native American cultures into mainstream American society through education, land allotment, and sports.

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