Which of the following are ways in which the federal government was hostile to the civil rights of Native Americans at the beginning of the twentieth century?

A. Only male Native Americans allowed to attend school
B. Required a poll tax to vote
C. Banned use of native languages
D. Forced migration to Alaska

Question

Which of the following are ways in which the federal government was hostile to the civil rights of Native Americans at the beginning of the twentieth century? 
 
A. Only male Native Americans allowed to attend school 
B. Required a poll tax to vote 
C. Banned use of native languages 
D. Forced migration to Alaska

GinnyAnswer · Answer

At the start of the twentieth century, the federal government implemented policies that were harmful to Native American civil rights, including banning native languages and restricting education. These actions were part of an assimilation strategy that aimed to suppress Native cultures. Many Native Americans also faced voting restrictions, highlighting the systemic discrimination they encountered. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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