Native American Assimilation Policies

The video discusses the history of Native American assimilation in the U.S., highlighting the conflict over land, the imposition of European culture, and the impact of boarding schools. It covers the Daws Act's effects on land ownership and citizenship, and the suppression of Native religious practices. The narrative underscores the violation of Native rights and the cultural erosion faced by Native Americans.

What was the narrator's main desire despite being educated in various Western ways?

• To become a politician

• To travel the world

• To return to traditional Native American ways

• To become a teacher

What was a primary reason for conflict between Native Americans and European settlers?

• Trade disputes

• Land ownership

• Language barriers

• Religious differences

What was the term used to describe the process of making Native Americans adopt white culture?

• Integration

• Civilizing

• Americanization

• Modernization

What was one of the main goals of assimilation policies?

• To preserve Native American traditions

• To integrate Native Americans into mainstream society

• To establish independent Native American states

• To promote Native American languages

What was a common belief among white Americans regarding Native Americans during assimilation?

• They needed to be civilized

• They should govern themselves

• They were superior in culture

• They should be left alone

What was the purpose of Native American boarding schools?

• To provide vocational training

• To teach Native languages

• To preserve Native cultures

• To assimilate Native children into white culture

How were Native American children affected by boarding schools?

• They were encouraged to speak their native language

• They were separated from their culture and families

• They were given freedom to practice their religion

• They were taught traditional Native American crafts

What was a significant impact of the General Allotment Act on Native American land?

• Increased land ownership

• Improved agricultural practices

• Expansion of hunting grounds

• Loss of communal land

What was a consequence of the Daws Act for Native Americans?

• Improved economic status

• Loss of cultural identity

• Expansion of tribal lands

• Increased political power

What was outlawed under the Code of Indian Offenses?

• Attending school

• Traditional dances

• Speaking English

• Owning property