Multiple choice

Why did the federal government created a method for Native Americans to become U.S. citizens?

  1. to reduce the cost of supporting Native Americans

  2. to encourage assimilation into mainstream society

  3. to undermine the treaties made with Native American tribes

  4. to guarantee constitutionally protected civil rights
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The federal government's push for Native American citizenship was part of a broader policy of assimilation. By making them citizens, the government hoped to integrate them into the mainstream American cultural and legal framework.

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