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These States, claiming to be the only sovereigns within their territories, extended their laws over the Indians, which induced the latter to call upon the United States for protection.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “These States, claiming to be the only sovereigns within their territories, extended their laws over the Indians, which…”
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He explains the conflict between state laws and the rights of Native Americans to seek protection from the federal government.
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