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Expansion and Indigenous Peoples

Question 4 • Summer - US History 3533 - S1

Which of the following statements best describes how American Indians reacted to the policy of assimilation?

Answer
A
Most American Indians resisted assimilation and continued their customs.
B
Some American Indians resisted assimilation, while others accepted it.
C
All American Indians resisted assimilation and continued their customs.
D
All American Indians accepted assimilation and abandoned their customs.

Explanation

American Indians responded to assimilation in different ways. Some resisted efforts to change their languages, religions, and customs, while others adopted some aspects of American culture or accepted assimilation policies for various reasons. Therefore, the statement that some resisted while others accepted it best describes the range of responses.

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