Decimation n. : A tithing.

Decimation n. : A selection of every tenth person by lot, as for punishment.

Decimation n. : The destruction of any large proportion, as of people by pestilence or war.

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How did the increase of railroad mileage in the 1800's lead to the Decimation of Native American culture?

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