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In History / High School | 2025-07-08

Some American Indian students went to boarding schools in the United States. Which of the following were these students reserved from?
A. speaking in their native languages
B. cutting their hair
C. participating in white traditions
D. changing their names

Asked by anthony6883

Answer (1)

American Indian students attending boarding schools faced numerous restrictions aimed at erasing their cultural identities, including prohibitions on speaking their native languages. They were often required to cut their hair, adopt white traditions, and change their names. These actions were part of a broader policy of assimilation into European-American culture. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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