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Why were the reservations seen as an obstacle to assimilation of the Native Americans?
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Reservations separated Native Americans from American culture.
Reservations separated Native Americans from American culture.

Reservations created animosity between tribal groups.
Reservations created animosity between tribal groups.

Reservation made Native Americans dependent upon the government.
Reservation made Native Americans dependent upon the government.

Reservations placed Native Americans in close contact with white settlers.
Reservations placed Native Americans in close contact with white settlers.

Answer 1

The most accurate response to the question is:

Reservations separated Native Americans from American culture.

This option highlights how reservations were designed to isolate Native Americans from mainstream American society and culture, thereby hindering their assimilation into it.