Emphasis Preaching Journal

In the late 1800s, Native Americans were considered "wards" of the federal government. Thus, they had no constitutional rights. Absent of constitutional protection, the Native Americans were herded onto reservations. Once on the reservation, many of the children were taken from their parents and placed in boarding schools so they could be "civilized." Part of the civilization process was to erase their ancient Indian culture and replace it with one that was harmonious with white society.