The buffalo was crucial to Native Americans, settlers killed them for profit and control. Assimilation schools aimed to erase indigenous culture, causing harm.
The buffalo held immense importance to Native Americans as they provided food, clothing, and various other resources crucial for survival. Many aspects of the buffalo were considered sacred by the tribes. The mass killing of buffalo by settlers in the late 19th century was driven by profit motives, desire to control the Native Americans by cutting off their main resource, and to open up the land for agricultural and industrial development.
Assimilation schools were established to eradicate indigenous culture and language by assimilating Native American children into Anglo culture. While proponents believed it would 'civilize' indigenous peoples, these schools were detrimental as they stripped children of their heritage and identity, causing profound cultural trauma and loss.
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