Treaty-Making, Land Cessions, and Retained Rights
Examine how treaties established legal agreements between sovereign nations, guaranteeing retained hunting, fishing, water, and self-government rights.

Examine how treaties established legal agreements between sovereign nations, guaranteeing retained hunting, fishing, water, and self-government rights.
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9th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS
6 lessons
Analyze the legal foundations of inherent tribal sovereignty, foundational federal Indian law doctrines, and the historical treaties establishing the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Compare 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.
Analyze 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).