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The Mashpee Wampanoag and State Guardianship in Massachusetts
Explain why Massachusetts appointed white guardians over the Mashpee Indian district and how this system restricted Native self-governance.

Explain why Massachusetts appointed white guardians over the Mashpee Indian district and how this system restricted Native self-governance.
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4th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS
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Explain how Indigenous nations fought for self-government and resisted forced removal, focusing on the Mashpee Revolt in Massachusetts and the Trail of Tears in the Southeast.