Question

How did some Indians change their position on assimilation as more settlers moved west?

a) Embraced federal policy of civilization
b) Resisted assimilation even more
c) Fought against settlers
d) Ignored federal policies

Answer 1

Option a and b are correct. As more settlers moved west, Native Americans' position on assimilation changed. Some embraced the federal policy of civilization, while others resisted assimilation even more.

Step-by-step explanation:

As more settlers moved west, some Native Americans changed their position on assimilation in different ways:

1. Embraced federal policy of civilization: Some Native Americans embraced the federal policy of civilization, which involved adopting white American values and practices such as individual land ownership, Christian worship, and formal education.
2. Resisted assimilation even more: Other Native Americans resisted assimilation even more in response to the influx of settlers. They fought against or ignored federal policies that sought to assimilate them into white American society.

The federal government's policy towards Native Americans shifted over time, from forcing assimilation to recognizing Native American sovereignty and autonomy. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, for example, moved away from assimilation policies and allowed tribes to govern their reservations and maintain their cultural practices.