Court Decisions That Threaten Tribal Sovereignty Flashcards
1
Q
U.S. v. Kagama - 1886.
A
Established plenary power
2
Q
Ex parte Crow Dog - 1883.
A
Established the Major Crimes Act
3
Q
Lonewolf v. Hitchcock - 1903.
A
Establishes that the federal government can lie.
4
Q
Carlisle Boarding Schools - 1879.
A
Established to assimilate natives
5
Q
The Dawes Act - 1887.
A
Took tribal lands
6
Q
The Curtis Act - 1898.
A
Brings into account blood quantum and suspends tribal governments.
