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First Reservation for Native Americans Established
While it initially seemed like a positive change for Native Americans, there was actually deceptive motive to get more land for the United States. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Indian Removal Act of 1830
Under Jefferson's Presidency the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which remove many Native Amercian's from their homelands. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Understanding of Sovereignty
Our currently understanding of sovereignty was established by the Supreme Courts in the Worcester v. Georgia case. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Carlisle Indian School Opens
This is the first Indian boarding school opened in an attempt to kill Native American culture. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Indian Religious Crimes Codes Passed
This act banned religious ceremonies, suppressing their religious freedoms. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Dawes Act
This act split up Native land and sold off the rest, significantly shrinking the amount of land that belonged to Native Americans. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
This act was set to undo previous policies that promotes the "retention of land and cultural distinctiveness" (p 10) Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act
This act help tribes to make more control take control of some of their federal programs. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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American Religious Freedom Act was Passed
This act help to protect religious sites, practices, and rituals. It also acknowledged the Unites States past mistakes and purposeful wrong doings in relations to American Indian religious freedom. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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Indian Child Welfare Act
This act helped to start the reversal process of the human rights violations that occurred in the Indian boarding schools. It helps Native American children stay withing their culture if removed from the home. Weaver, Hilary (2014) Ed. Social Issues in Contemporary Native America. Surrey, England: Ashgate
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