What were Indian reservations mainly meant to accomplish?
Choose 1 answer:
A
They kept Native Americans from assimilating into European
American culture.
They kept Native Americans off of lands that white Americans
B
wanted to settle.
C
White Americans gave Native Americans an opportunity to get
involved in local government.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The correct answer is B: They kept Native Americans off of lands that white Americans wanted to settle. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ The establishment of Indian reservations was primarily aimed at removing Native Americans from lands desired by white settlers, thereby facilitating westward expansion and settlement by European Americans. (KC-6.2.II) ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Indian reservations were created during the 19th century as part of the U.S. government's policy to manage Native American populations. By confining Native Americans to specific areas, the government aimed to open up more land for white settlers and reduce conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes. This policy was part of a broader strategy of displacement and assimilation. ⚹◊What impact did Indian reservations have on Native American assimilation into European-American culture during US History⍭ Generate me a similar question◊⚶[{"title": "How did Westward Expansion affect the Native Americans", "video_link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3knJOD3uNw"}, {"title": "How the USA Colonized the USA", "video_link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTKogX9O7dY"}]⚶

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