There are many similarities within the Mexican and Indian1 experiences of schools and education policy in what is now referred to as America. However, thematically, these similarities represent the larger scope of Anglo attitudes and policies that characterize the educational "missions" applied to most dominated groups in the United States. Most notably is the emphasis of addressing perceived language deficiencies and implementing language education programs. Secondly, is the staunch attempts at deculturalization for both groups.

While these methods are not unique, as they have been and continue to be used on the majority of dominated groups, the circumstances to which these methods were applied in the Mexican and Indian cases are quite unique, and perhaps because of this, especially threatening to Anglo interests. This may be best depicted with the quote, "a victor has the choice of either eradicating the conquered population or assimilating them into its own......

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Title: Review Of Joel Spring Book
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