Who were the “reformers”? (What do we mean by “reformers”?)
What was the so-called “Indian Problem” as the reformers saw it?
Reformers are people who want to change something for what they think is better. Martin Luther did not set out to form a new Christian sect; he wanted to reform the Roman Catholic Church.
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What era are we talking about? I don't think you mean the Protestant Reformation.
Reed,
during the gilded age or transformation of the West
Okay, I thought so. I'll get back to you Very fast.
I think this will get you started:
INTRODUCTION I. THE SECOND INDUSTRIAL …
http://www.srnteach.us/HIST1700/assets/syllabus/pdfs/outline16.pdf
And for politics, try this:
http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/07/the-progressive-movement
The term "reformers" typically refers to individuals or groups who advocate for changes and improvements in various aspects of society. These reforms can be related to political, social, economic, or cultural issues. The specific definition of "reformers" may vary depending on the context and time period being discussed.
Regarding the "Indian Problem," it refers to how the reformers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries perceived the challenges and conflicts surrounding Native American communities in the United States. The reformers saw it as a problem because they believed that Native Americans needed to be assimilated into mainstream American society and culture.
The reformers, influenced by the prevailing ideas of the time period, viewed Native Americans as primitive and in need of "civilization." They believed that the solution to the "Indian Problem" was to remove Native Americans from their traditional lands and lifestyles and assimilate them into mainstream society.
This approach often led to policies such as forced assimilation, the establishment of Indian boarding schools, and the allotment of tribal lands to individual Native Americans. These policies aimed to dismantle indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions, and instead promote Western education, Christianity, and private land ownership.
It is important to note, however, that this perspective on the "Indian Problem" was highly controversial and has been widely criticized for its negative impact on Native American communities, including the loss of cultural identity, marginalization, and psychological trauma.