Question

Why were Native American children taken away from their families?

Answer 1

The schools weren't just a tool for cultural genocide. They were also a way to separate native children from their land. During the same era in which thousands of children were sent away, the US encroached on tribal lands through war, broken treaties, and new policies

Step-by-step explanation:

Native American children, some as young as 5, were taken from their families and brought to government-run boarding schools. This practice began in the 1860's and continued for almost 100 years. Children ripped away from their families hid their native selves. Unlike European children, Native American children were seldom struck or "spanked" when they disobeyed. Punishment usually involved teasing and shame in front of the rest of the tribe. At the same time, children who obeyed were praised and honored in front the tribe

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The schools weren't just a tool for cultural genocide. They were also a way to separate native children from their land. During the same era in which thousands of children were sent away, the US encroached on tribal lands through war, broken treaties, and new policies.