The goal of the reformers who wanted to help Native Americans in the late 1800s was primarily c. to encourage Native Americans to adopt the ways of Americans. Many reformers believed in assimilation, which involved integrating Native Americans into mainstream American society by encouraging them to adopt European-American customs, language, and lifestyles. This approach often came at the expense of Native American cultures and ways of life.
What was the goal of the reformers who wanted to help Native Americans in the late 1800s?
a. to return the land that was taken away from the Native Americans
b. to negotiate treaties to ensure peace in the west
c. to encourage Native Americans to adopt the ways of Americans
d. to relocate all the Native Americans to one reservation in a western state
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