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Question
Use the story titled A Destructive Act to answer the question.
A Destructive Act
The U.S. government thought they were helping Native Americans. How did they think they were helping, and what happened instead?
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Responses
They believed they were saving Native American culture, but they actually took Native Americans’ land and ended their traditions and culture.
They believed they were saving Native American culture, but they actually took Native Americans’ land and ended their traditions and culture.
They believed they were helping Native Americans adapt to their ways, but the settlers actually become more like the Native Americans.
They believed they were helping Native Americans adapt to their ways, but the settlers actually become more like the Native Americans.
They believed they could learn from the Native Americans, but the Native Americans did not want to help the settlers in any way.
They believed they could learn from the Native Americans, but the Native Americans did not want to help the settlers in any way.
They believed they were offering help and education, but the Native Americans kindly declined their offer.
They believed they were offering help and education, but the Native Americans kindly declined their offer.
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The correct response based on the story "A Destructive Act" is:
They believed they were saving Native American culture, but they actually took Native Americans’ land and ended their traditions and culture.
This answer reflects the misunderstanding and the negative impact of the U.S. government's actions towards Native Americans.
