The Allotment and Assimilation Era

Uncover the hidden history of Native American struggles and resilience from 1887 to 1932.

32 pages· 1,780 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through a pivotal era in U.S. history, exploring Native American experiences from 1887 to 1932. Discover the impact of land allotment and assimilation policies, including the harsh realities of boarding schools. This engaging narrative, enriched with historical voices and intriguing sidebars, invites young readers to delve into the resilience and challenges faced by Indigenous communities. What stories will emerge from the past, and how do they shape our understanding today? Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about a crucial chapter in American history.

From the publisher

This informative book provides an overview of Indigenous history in the United States from 1887 to 1932. It covers Native experiences during allotment of their land and US policies of assimilation, including boarding schools. This book features authoritative text, fascinating sidebars, a “Voices from the Past” special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

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