Despite Having Good Intentions,when Henry Schoolcraft Was Asked to Report

question 26

Multiple Choice

Despite having good intentions,when Henry Schoolcraft was asked to report on the state of American Indians,his advice to the government was biased by his cultural assumptions.What was the culturally destructive policy that he proposed?

• A) He advised that sterilization programs be implemented to reduce Native populations.
• B) He advocated government schools,Christian schools,and imposing a shift to agriculture.
• C) He advocated that all Aboriginals be relocated to camps in urban areas.
• D) He advised that a policy of crossbreeding be implemented to help civilize Natives.

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