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Greed and Bigotry: Hallmark of American Indian Law
Veeder, William H.
American Indian Journal, 3, 12, 2-15, Dec 77
Three judical decisions (Johnson vs McIntosh, Cherokee Nation vs State of Georgia, and Worcester vs Georgia) are cited as "the root and vine of the field of jurisprudence" re: decisions imposed upon the American Indian and rendered during the first half of the 19th century when the U.S. was experiencing a national crisis. (JC)
Descriptors: American Indians, Court Litigation, Federal Legislation, History, Land Acquisition, Self Determination, Treaties
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