The portraits of Indian students in "The Assimilation of Sioux Students at Carlisle Indian School" illustrate what goal of Indian schools?
A) To help Indian students maintain ties to their heritage
B) To erase signs of students' Indian heritage
C) To educate Indian students as well as their white counterparts
D) To encourage patriotism to the United States among Indian students

Question

The portraits of Indian students in "The Assimilation of Sioux Students at Carlisle Indian School" illustrate what goal of Indian schools?  
A) To help Indian students maintain ties to their heritage 
B) To erase signs of students' Indian heritage 
C) To educate Indian students as well as their white counterparts 
D) To encourage patriotism to the United States among Indian students

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The portraits of Indian students in "The Assimilation of Sioux Students at Carlisle Indian School" illustrate the goal of Indian schools to erase signs of students' Indian heritage and assimilate them into white American culture. The students in the portraits are dressed in Western-style clothing and hairstyles, reflecting the school's efforts to strip them of their traditional clothing and appearance. Additionally, the school's curriculum focused on teaching English and white American customs, further promoting assimilation.

The Portraits of Indian Students in "The Assimilation of Sioux