<p>During the late 19th century, reformers in the United States like Helen Hunt Jackson pushed for a change in attitude towards Native Americans. Rather than simply viewing them as enemies from whom land could be gained, these reformers promoted the concept of assimilation, or helping Native Americans adopt the characteristics of white culture that would allow them to be successful in American society. One of the ways they did this was through the use of Christian boarding schools for Native American children. Federal laws, like the Dawes Act of 1887, also supported this goal. </p><p>As you investigate the artifacts, images, and readings in this collection, consider whether you think </p><p>assimilation was a beneficial policy for Native Americans.</p><p>Tags: point of view, assimilation, assimilate, American Indians, Carlisle, Jim Thorpe, allotment</p>

<p>This collection includes primary source documents representing some of the major themes/concepts in AP US History Period 6. </p>

<p>To Intervene or not to Intervene? That is the question. </p><p>In WWI, President Woodrow Wilson famously "Kept Us Out of War" during his first term before eventually leading the country into Europe's war. More than two decades later, are Americans considering themselves isolationists? Should we intervene in WWII? How would different historical figures weigh in on the matter?</p>