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Cultural Assimilation Of Native Americans

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About two years ago, when I was a high school student, I went to Central High School as an international exchange student. And my history teacher brought us to visit the Steele Indian Park, which is located nearby Central High School. I still remember it is a large part, and it is really beautiful. After that visit, I did some research of this park, I realize that this park is a significant sign of cultural assimilation of Native

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