Tribal Sovereignty Explained: Ep 2 of Crash Course Native American History

What is tribal sovereignty? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore how tribes can and can’t govern themselves, and why sovereignty isn’t something the U.S. ever gave to tribes — it’s an inherent right they already had.

Introduction: The Chinook 00:00
What is tribal sovereignty? 0:42
Tribal sovereignty in the US 1:57
Plenary power 3:23
The benefits of tribal sovereignty 5:39
The limitations of tribal sovereignty 8:16
Review & Credits 9:59

Sources:
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