Senator Henry Dawes's belief that following Puritan values would allow Indians to integrate into white society showed a lack of understanding of
A) Native Americans' communitarian values.
B) the diversity of Native American tribes.
C) the history of rivalry and wars among Native Americans.
D) Native Americans' lack of interest in farming.

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Senator Henry Dawes's belief showed a lack of understanding of Native Americans' communitarian values, as Puritan values emphasized individualism and private property, which contrasted with the communal and collective nature of many Native American societies.

Senator Henry Dawes's Belief That Following Puritan Values Would Allow