How did contact with American settlers affect Native Americans in early Indiana? Select all that apply.

Question

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Responses

Many Native Americans died due to exposure to new diseases.
Many Native Americans died due to exposure to new diseases.

Most Native Americans assimilated into American culture.
Most Native Americans assimilated into American culture.

Most Native Americans were eventually forced to leave.
Most Native Americans were eventually forced to leave.

Many Native Americans willingly gave land to settlers.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding the effects of contact with American settlers on Native Americans in early Indiana include:

1. Many Native Americans died due to exposure to new diseases.
2. Most Native Americans were eventually forced to leave.
3. Many Native Americans willingly gave land to settlers.

The statement about most Native Americans assimilating into American culture is less accurate, as many resisted assimilation and sought to maintain their cultural identity.