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The 1868 Fort Bridger Treaty and Eastern Shoshone Sovereignty
Evaluate the specific provisions, promises, and legal guarantees established by the 1868 Fort Bridger Treaty for the Eastern Shoshone.
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Tribal Sovereignty, Federal Indian Law, and Wind River Treaties
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Goal
Analyze the legal foundations of inherent tribal sovereignty, foundational federal Indian law doctrines, and the historical treaties establishing the Wind River Indian Reservation.
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Learning standards covered
SS12.1.1.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeCompare the rights, duties, and responsibilities (inherent rights, treaty obligations, and tribal sovereignty) of being a tribal member on the Wind River Indian Reservation to the rights, duties, and responsibilities of an American citizen.
SS12.1.3Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeAnalyze the historical development of the United States Constitution and treaties (e.g., 1868 Fort Bridger Treaty) and how they have shaped the United States and Wyoming Government (tribal, local, state, federal).