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Elk v. Wilkins (1884)

6-8
9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the 14th Amendment’s definition of citizenship
  • Identify the main arguments in the case
  • Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision
  • Identify the impact of the Court’s decision on American Indians in the United States
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Overview

This mini-lesson examines the Supreme Court’s ruling that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause did not apply to American Indians born on Native reservations. Students analyze a primary document and discover how the lack of citizenship affected the lives and cultures of Native Americans.

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