native American assimilation study

Allotments

a plot of land

Assimilation

the process through which individuals and groups of different races, cultures, and ethnicities take on the basic characteristics, mannerisms, traditions, language, etc. of the dominant culture or group.

Meager

small or insignificant

Annuities

an amount of money

Parceled

land divided among individuals

Subsequent

following in order

Purportedly

allegedly

Self-sufficient

providing for one's own needs

Subservient

inferior treatment

Heirs

someone who inherits property, land, or money from a relative

Private property

The ability of individuals to own their own land or businesses.

Material wealth

an abundance of money or resources.

Civilize

The belief that the Americans had to teach Native American Indians how to speak, act, dress, think, etc.

Manifest Destiny

Americans' belief that it was their God given right to expand their territory westward.

Rudiments

A basic principle or skill.

Eradicate

To do away with or get rid of something/someone.

Vestiges

A trace, mark or visible sign left by something vanished or lost.

Regimentation

Reduction to strict order or uniformity.

Tribal

Relating to a group of people who share a common characteristic, language, ancestry, or culture.

Surnames

The name in common with members of a family.

Benificient

Doing or producing something good.

Corporal

Physical punishment