Question

native american colonization issues practice test

1. describe how the governance of native american tribes changed as a result of colonization.

○ tribes gained more autonomy in decision - making.
○ tribes maintained their traditional governance structures.
○ tribes were governed by colonial or u.s. authorities instead of their own leaders.
○ tribes formed new alliances with european powers.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the impact of colonization on Native American tribes' governance:

• Option 1: Colonization typically reduced tribal autonomy, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Colonization disrupted traditional governance structures, so tribes did not maintain them; incorrect.
• Option 3: During colonization, colonial (European, later U.S.) authorities imposed their rule, often replacing or overriding tribal governance, making this the correct description of the change.
• Option 4: While alliances occurred, the question focuses on governance change, and this option is about alliances, not governance; incorrect.

Answer:

The correct option is the one stating "Tribes were governed by colonial or U.S. authorities instead of their own leaders." (The third option in the list of choices provided in the image)