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Why was there such a push in the late 18th century to "civilize" Native Americans?

A More Native Americans could go to school in London if they were "civilized."



B More American parents could adopt Native American children if tribes were "civilized."



C It was thought that Native Americans could be trained for the army if they were "civilized."



D It was thought that making Native Americans "civilized" was a "moral" solution to the Indian problem.

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Hello! The answer is:

B. It was thought that making Native Americans "civilized" was a "moral" solution to the Indian problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

The settlers believed that the Native's had no structure and were "savages" needing to be "civilized" as said above. I hope this helps!

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