Since the United States became a nation, federal Indian policy has seen many significant changes. Some of the shifts in policy may, at first glance, seem rather contradictory. However, when considering the underlying assumptions and when placed within the context of the broader context of U.S. history, the major shifts in policy can be construed as being quite logical. This slideshow provides an extensive overview of Federal Indian Policy history in the United States. [PDF]

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