America has a long history of assimilating foreign cultures into society, and the 1800s the US government began the the process of assimilating Native Americans into America. They did this through the use of the education system, and by giving the Native Americans land to begin anew and become a part of society. In 1879, Congress created boarding schools for Native Americans, and started forcing the children of Native Americans into these schools where they were unable to practice their Native American traditions. While it was optional, most Native Americans did it because those living on reservations were denied rations otherwise, which essentially forced them to send away their children. The government hoped to rid the Native Americans children of their culture by forcing them into an environment where their beliefs and culture were shunned. The govenrments given explanation was that it was a better alternative to "shooting indians".
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