The Mashpee Wampanoag lost their 1976 lawsuit seeking to reclaim approximately 16,000 acres that had previously belonged to them on Cape Cod.  Since then, they have had several different challenges regarding recognition and identity as Native Americans.  On what basis did they lose the 1976 lawsuit?   Were they Native American?  Why/why not?   How about today?

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The Mashpee Wampanoag lost their 1976 lawsuit seeking to reclaim approximately 16,000 acres that had previously belonged to them on Cape Cod.  Since then, they have had several different challenges regarding recognition and identity as Native Americans.  On what basis did they lose the 1976 lawsuit?   Were they Native American?  Why/why not?   How about today?

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