Treaty research

Research a treaty between the U.S. and a particular Indian nation. (Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, compiled by Kappler)

Research how that treaty figured into claims made by the Indian nation. (Indian Claims Commission Decisions)

You will present your findings in an oral presention

Handout should include:

• short description of the treaty -- focusing on losses or gains for the tribe involved
• claims the tribe made against the U.S. for not fulfilling the terms of the treaty
• information about what the tribe did with the judgement
• citation of sources (must include citation for the actual treaty and court  decision about the claim) Citing Government Documents: Turabian -- from the University of Nebraska Library