Government policy toward Native Americans in the 1860s________ .
A) ignored or opposed tribal organization
B) was consistent but not successful because of tribal organization
C) was formulated by humanitarians who wanted to preserve tribal organization
D) was a failure because the Indians insisted on being farmers
E) was based on a system of hierarchy toward various groups

Question

Government policy toward Native Americans in the 1860s________	.
A) ignored or opposed tribal organization
B) was consistent but not successful because of tribal organization
C) was formulated by humanitarians who wanted to preserve tribal organization
D) was a failure because the Indians insisted on being farmers
E) was based on a system of hierarchy toward various groups

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Government policy toward Native Americans in the 1860s largely ignored or opposed tribal organization, aiming instead to assimilate Native Americans into American society and culture, often through measures that undermined tribal structures and land ownership.

Government Policy Toward Native Americans in the 1860s________