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Understanding Assimilation Reformers

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What was a primary goal of the reformers who advocated for assimilation?

To confine traditional American Indian rituals to reservation lands
To promote self-governance among American Indian tribes
To encourage American Indians to abandon their cultural practices
To teach American Indians English and to convert them to Christianity (correct)

Which action did reformers pursuing assimilation most likely want to achieve?

To stop American Indians from seeking to renegotiate past treaties
To teach American Indians English and convert them to Christianity (correct)
To increase diversity by having American Indians teach their values to white people
To discourage American Indians from maintaining their languages

What misconception about assimilation do some people hold?

It was solely about preserving American Indian traditions
It aimed to provide American Indians with equal citizenship rights immediately
It sought to teach American Indians English and convert them to Christianity
It aimed to promote equality among all cultures (correct)

What was NOT a goal of the assimilation reformers?

<p>To establish a mutual respect for cultural differences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects a misconception about the goals of assimilation reformers?

<p>They sought to promote traditional American Indian values in urban areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Assimilation Goals

The aims of reformers to integrate American Indians into European American culture.

Language and Religion in Assimilation

Teaching American Indians English and converting them to Christianity as part of assimilation.

Traditional American Indian Rituals

Cultural practices of American Indians often targeted by assimilation efforts.

Treaty Renegotiation

The process American Indians sought to pursue regarding past treaties, often opposed by reformers.

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Diversity in Values

The idea that American Indians could teach their values to Europeans, conflicting with assimilation goals.