The goal of the reformers who wanted to help Native Americans in the late 1800s was primarily 2. to encourage Native Americans to adopt the ways of Americans. Many reformers believed that the best way to assist Native Americans was to promote assimilation into Euro-American culture, which often included adopting Western education, agriculture, and lifestyles. This approach was rooted in the belief that native cultures were inferior and needed to be transformed to fit the dominant American society.
What was the goal of the reformers who wanted to help Native Americans in the late 1800s?
1. to return the land that was taken away from the Native Americans
2. to encourage Native Americans to adopt the ways of Americans
3. to relocate all the Native Americans to one reservation in a western state
4. to negotiate treaties to ensure peace in the west
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