Which of the following describes a method that many late nineteenth century eastern reformers wanted to use to deal with Native Americans?

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Many late nineteenth century eastern reformers believed in the concept of "assimilation" which meant that Native Americans should abandon their traditional culture and adopt American culture instead. As part of this, they wanted to provide formal schooling in English to Native American children in order to "civilize" them and make them more like white Americans. This process involved destroying their native culture and replacing it with American culture.

Which of the Following Describes a Method That Many Late