Based on the model developed by Richard Henry Pratt at Carlysle, Pennsylvania, Indan schools such as this one operated on the principle that Native Americans had to abandon their traditional ways and become completely "American." (National Archives)

Thought Questions

1. How successful were indian schools such as these?
2. What was the basic problem with this approach to educating Native Americans?

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