ETHN 152

American Indians, Sovereignty and US Laws

Examines the legal history developed between American Indians and Euro-Americans. Includes an introduction to events, circumstances, and relationships that developed social and legal concepts. There will be an examination of constitutional principles, laws and United State's policies from the early 1800's to the present and the impacts of these doctrines on American Indian sovereign powers. The students will acquire a basic understanding of the sources of political conflict in contemporary American Indian communities and American society.

Units: 3.0