Question

1. write any effects that the u.s. government policies had on american indian identity, culture, economy, tribal government and sovereignty from your knowledge gained within this module.

Explanation:

U.S. government policies like forced assimilation (e.g., boarding schools) eroded American Indian identity and culture. Economic policies disrupted traditional economies (e.g., loss of land for resource extraction). Policies undermined tribal government sovereignty (e.g., Dawes Act allotment of communal land).

Answer:

Effects on identity/culture: Forced assimilation (e.g., boarding schools) damaged cultural practices and identity. Effects on economy: Loss of land (e.g., for mining, agriculture) disrupted traditional economic systems. Effects on tribal government/sovereignty: Policies like the Dawes Act (allotment of communal land) weakened tribal governance and sovereignty.