Which statement best describes the assimilation experiences of Indigenous people in Canada?
A) It finds its origins in the middle of the 20th century.
B) The reserve system largely allowed Indigenous people to maintain their traditional customs.
C) While the process was coercive it should not be seen as a form of ethnocide.
D) Under the Indian Act,all Indigenous people became wards of the federal government.

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The Indian Act, which was passed in 1876, made all Indigenous people in Canada wards of the federal government, giving it control over many aspects of their lives including their legal status, land ownership, and education. The reserve system, which was also created through the Indian Act, was intended to control and assimilate Indigenous people by confining them to specific areas and promoting European-style agriculture and education. The assimilation process was coercive and had significant impacts on Indigenous cultures, languages, and communities. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which Statement Best Describes the Assimilation Experiences of Indigenous People