Richard Henry Pratt: An American general who is best known as the founder and superintendent of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. His philosophy focused on total assimilation of Native Americans into white society.
Indian Boarding Schools: These were established in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to educate Native American youths according to Euro-American standards. They were part of a government-sponsored attempt at assimilation.
Cultural Genocide: This term refers to the deliberate destruction of a group's culture, with an aim towards eliminating their identity. It can be seen in practices such as those carried out by schools like Carlisle Indian School.