Question

In the 1800s, the federal policy of assimilation encouraged indigenous peoples

a. to give up getting an education.
b. to maintain their traditional customs. c. to practice their traditional religions. d. to practice christianity.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: During the early 1800s the U.S. government adopted policies aimed at acculturating and assimilating Indians into European-American society. The policy of assimilation was an attempt to destroy traditional Indian cultural identities. This was because many Europeans that came to America sought the natives as a threat. All the natives wanted was to protect their people and land from these "new people" or Europeans.

Answer 2

d. to practice Christianity

In the 1800s, the federal policy of assimilation encouraged indigenous peoples to practice Christianity and adopt European-American cultural practices. The policy of assimilation was based on the belief that indigenous peoples were inferior to European-Americans and that they needed to be "civilized" and "Christianized" in order to become productive and successful members of society. As part of this policy, indigenous peoples were often forced to attend Christian mission schools, where they were taught European-American cultural practices and religious beliefs. The policy of assimilation was deeply controversial and was opposed by many indigenous peoples, who resisted efforts to erase their cultural identities and traditions.