Question

assimilation final question. after reviewing the various sources answer this question to the best of your ability using information from at least 3 of the sources you used. was the goal of the united states government to assimilate native americans so they could thrive in white america or was it to eliminate native culture? possible points: 15

Explanation:

The United States government's historical policies towards Native - Americans often had the underlying goal of eliminating Native culture rather than helping them thrive in "White America." Policies such as forced assimilation through boarding schools (where Native children were prohibited from speaking their native languages and practicing their cultures), allotment of tribal lands under the Dawes Act which disrupted traditional communal living, and the removal of tribes from their ancestral lands all contributed to the destruction of Native cultures. While there may have been some rhetoric about "civilizing" and integrating Native - Americans, the real - world impacts of these policies were detrimental to Native cultures.

Answer:

It was to eliminate Native Culture. The forced assimilation policies in boarding schools, land - allotment under the Dawes Act, and forced removals all served to undermine and destroy Native American cultures rather than allowing them to thrive in a harmonious co - existence with White America.