Native American assimilation policies

Native American assimilation policies were government efforts aimed at integrating Indigenous peoples into mainstream American society. These policies included removing children from their communities to attend boarding schools where Indigenous languages and cultures were suppressed, promoting farming and vocational skills over traditional practices, and encouraging individuals to adopt Western ways of life. The goal was to erase Indigenous cultural identities and assimilate Native Americans into Euro-American norms, often resulting in the loss of language, traditions, and family connections. These policies had lasting impacts on Native communities, shaping their history and ongoing cultural preservation efforts.