Question

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

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

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

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.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The purpose of government-run schools for Native American/Indigenous children during westward expansion was to assimilate them into Western culture and erase their Native cultures, languages, and traditions. These schools aimed to "kill the Indian, but save the man." The impact of these schools on Native American/Indigenous culture was devastating. Children were forcefully separated from their families, subjected to harsh discipline and punishment, and forbidden from speaking their own languages and practicing their customs and beliefs. This led to a loss of cultural identity and trauma that continues to affect Native communities today.