Many nineteenth-century laws offered citizenship to Indians if they gave up their tribal identity and assimilated into American society, and most Indians were willing to give up their tribal identity for citizenship.

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Many Native Americans resisted giving up their tribal identity and cultural heritage, even when offered citizenship, as these aspects were integral to their identity and way of life.

Many Nineteenth-Century Laws Offered Citizenship to Indians If They Gave