The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850-1914: ... The Present Condition of the American Indian; His Political History and Other Topics; A Plea for Justice

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Warren K. Moorehead’s The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850–1914 is a monumental legal and historical examination of Indigenous rights during one of the most transformative eras in American history. Spanning the critical decades of the Indian Wars, the Dawes Act, and the federal Indian policy shifts, Moorehead reconstructs the legal framework that shaped Native American land rights and sovereignty.\n\nThis comprehensive study is divided into thematic sections: The Present Condition of the American Indian, His Political History, and A Plea for Justice. Moorehead synthesizes legislative history with legal analysis to present a compelling argument for Indigenous rights. Essential reading for students of federal Indian law, Native American studies, and American legal history, this work is a foundational text for understanding the legal history of Indigenous peoples in the United States.