American Indian History and the U.S. Constitution
1924 Indian Citizenship Act

American Indians’ lengthy relationship with the United States government includes struggles for citizenship and voting rights. The status of American Indians moved from being considered foreign nations, to being controlled under the federal government, to a position where real lobbying Advocating for certain changes in government by working directly with officials is possible. Much of the current relationship between individual tribal nations and the federal government is based on the U.S. Constitution.