In the United States, indigenous groups lost property, political rights, aspects of their culture, and often their lives. The effects of past______________ are reflected today in the number of Native Americans who live on government reservations.

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The term "internal colonialism" refers to the oppression and exploitation of minority groups by a dominant society within a country. This accurately describes the historical treatment of indigenous groups in the United States, as they were forced to give up their land and cultural practices, and were often subjected to violence and discrimination. The fact that many Native Americans still live on reservations today is a direct result of this history of internal colonialism.

In the United States, Indigenous Groups Lost Property, Political Rights