9. Answer the following question in 3-5 sentences. Remember to RAPP!

Question

Many Native American/Indigenous children were relocated to government-run schools during the period of westward expansion. What was the purpose of these schools? What impact did these schools have on Native American/Indigenous culture?

(5 points)

Answer 1

The purpose of these government-run schools was to assimilate Native American/Indigenous children into mainstream American culture and eradicate their traditional practices and languages. These schools aimed to "civilize" the Native American/Indigenous children by teaching them English, Christianity, and Western customs. The impact of these schools on Native American/Indigenous culture was significant as it led to the loss of their traditional beliefs, languages, and cultural practices, as well as the breaking apart of Native American/Indigenous families and communities.