"Kill the Indian, Save the Man"
The civilization of the 'savage,' and the attempt to solve the 'Indian Problem.'
The genocide of the Native Americans.
The genocide of the Native Americans.
This project will look at the creation and implementation of Native American boarding schools by the United States government, and the ways in which these assimilationist institutions deliberately tried to eliminate and eradiate Native American peoples and cultures from the continent.
Assimilationist policies, including the implementation of boarding schools, focused on the removal of Native peoples from their ancestral homelands, the denial of their cultural heritage and identity, and their forced integration into White society. The project will also look at the ways these policies and their outcomes continue to plague Native communities by discussing present-day conditions in Indian Country and the reverberating effects these policies have had on the foundations of current Native American life. Lastly, the project will discuss the classification of Native American boarding schools as an act of genocide by defining the term and allowing for personal interpretation and analysis. Throughout the project please keep the following question in mind: did the United States deliberately try to destroy the Native American population? Terminology
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“Native peoples are not a monolithic group. Each indigenous nation has its own story to tell.” DisclaimerIt is important to acknowledge and respect the individual experiences and separate histories of each Native American tribe and community within the United States.
This project is a brief overview of the histories and outcomes of assimilation, and does not try to make sweeping assumptions about the experiences of all Native American children or communities during the creation and implementation of boarding schools. About the Creator
Thanks for visiting my site! My name is Amanda Senst, and I am a senior at the University of Minnesota majoring in History. This site is a culmination of my undergraduate career and serves as my Senior Thesis for HIST 4961W taught by Professor Tracey Deutsch.
Please feel free to contact me at the icons under my photo with any feedback, comments or questions. Thank you and enjoy! Navigating the SiteTo help you navigate the site, here are some things to look out for:
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