Question

Which of the following choices best defines the underlined word in the following sentence: “The American government was concerned about the assimilation of Native American peoples.” A. segregation from a culture B. mixing into a culture C. complete annihilation D. population decline

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) mixing into a culture.

The choice that best defines the underlined word in the following sentence: “The American government was concerned about the assimilation of Native American peoples," is "mixing into a culture."

The underlined word is "Assimilation." In the context of the statement, it means to absorb the tradition, culture, and customs of a specific group. In this case, the US government was concerned about the way to absorb, to mix or intermingle the Native American Indian Tribes traditions with that of the white Americans.

Answer 2

The correct option is B

In general, the conflicts between the American settlers and the Native Americans were solved with the conquest of the native peoples and their forced cultural assimilation or their forced location in reserves. The number of Indians fell to less than half a million in the 19th century due to infectious diseases, conflicts with Europeans, inter-tribal wars, assimilation, migration to Canada and Mexico, and declining birth rates.