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What is the main issue that has always been at the core of the relationship between Whites and Native people in North America?
What is the main issue that has always been at the core of the relationship between Whites and Native people in North America?
- Control over natural resources (correct)
- Enslavement of Native populations
- Elimination of Native languages
- Assimilation into White culture
What did governments in the 21st century apologize for regarding Native children?
What did governments in the 21st century apologize for regarding Native children?
- Forcing them to assimilate into White culture
- Not providing enough educational opportunities
- The abuse suffered in residential schools (correct)
- Ignoring their cultural heritage
What was the prevailing wisdom in the 1880s regarding Native cultures and languages?
What was the prevailing wisdom in the 1880s regarding Native cultures and languages?
- They should be destroyed to promote civilization (correct)
- They should be preserved and celebrated
- They should be integrated into mainstream society
- They should be documented for historical purposes
Why does the text emphasize that understanding the importance of land is crucial?
Why does the text emphasize that understanding the importance of land is crucial?
What has been a consistent theme in the varying approaches towards Native people over time according to the text?
What has been a consistent theme in the varying approaches towards Native people over time according to the text?
What is the main point being made about the question 'What do Indians want?'
What is the main point being made about the question 'What do Indians want?'
Who was the focus of Native American history?
Who was the focus of Native American history?
The author suggests that a more relevant question to understand contemporary North American Indian history is:
The author suggests that a more relevant question to understand contemporary North American Indian history is:
Why does the text mention specific Native American groups like the Brantford Mohawk of Ontario or the Zuni of New Mexico?
Why does the text mention specific Native American groups like the Brantford Mohawk of Ontario or the Zuni of New Mexico?
Based on the text, what was a key motivation behind many actions taken by Europeans regarding Native Americans?
Based on the text, what was a key motivation behind many actions taken by Europeans regarding Native Americans?
