History of North America

What was the purpose for assimilation of plains Indians?

The purpose of assimilating Plains Indians was to strip them of their cultural identity and traditional way of life in order to force them to adopt the values of the dominant white society. The US government and white settlers viewed Native American cultures as inferior and sought to "civilize" them by suppressing their languages, religions, and customs. This process was part of a broader policy of colonization and dispossession of Native American lands and resources. Assimilation aimed to create a uniform, homogenous society and weaken the political power and cultural autonomy of Native American tribes.