Native American Tribe Analysis

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This article describes the process in which it takes Native American tribes to become federally recognized by the government. Being recognized by the government is a strenuous task. The tribes need to be identified by historic evidence, written or oral, as being an American tribe. Some alternatives also cost money which most tribes don’t have. This article will be useful in showing how it’s difficult even for Native Americans to live through racial boundaries even though European’s invaded their land just to deprive them based on their

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