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MLA Full: "Tribal Sovereignty Explained: Ep 2 of Course Native American History." YouTube, uploaded by CrashCourse, 13 May 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgzR-RSfc9U.
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Chicago Full: CrashCourse, "Tribal Sovereignty Explained: Ep 2 of Course Native American History.", May 13, 2025, YouTube, 11:22,
https://youtube.com/watch?v=GgzR-RSfc9U.
What is tribal sovereignty? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore how tribes can and can’t govern themselves, and why sovereignty isn’t something the U.S. ever gave to tribes — it’s an inherent right they already had.



































Introduction: The Chinook 00:00

















What is tribal sovereignty? 0:42

















Tribal sovereignty in the US 1:57

















Plenary power 3:23

















The benefits of tribal sovereignty 5:39

















The limitations of tribal sovereignty 8:16

















Review & Credits 9:59



































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