The Reserve System Forced Indigenous Communities to Give Up Most

question 84

Multiple Choice

The reserve system forced Indigenous communities to give up most of their traditional sociocultural,spiritual,and political systems.According to the text,what was the goal of the Gradual Civilization Act of 1857 and the Gradual Civilization Act of 1869?

• A) acculturation
• B) pacification
• C) reconciliation
• D) ethnocide

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Definitions:

Collective Identity

A shared sense of belonging to a group, defined by common attributes, beliefs, or practices, contributing to a unified group consciousness.

Role Transition

The process of changing from one role to another, which can involve acquiring new skills, changing status, or adapting to new expectations.

Socialization

this is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their social positions.

Resocialization

The process by which individuals undergo significant change in their patterns of behavior, beliefs, and values, often through deliberate interventions like training or therapy.