Question

based on sources 1 and 2, which statement best explains a consequence of the assimilation of native americans at the carlisle indian industrial school? a native americans experienced an expansion in civil rights. b native americans experienced a loss of tribal culture. c native americans experienced an increase in political power. d native americans experienced a decline in manufacturing skills.

Explanation:

The Carlisle Indian Industrial School operated under the assimilationist policy of "kill the Indian, save the man," which forced Native American children to abandon their languages, religious practices, and traditional customs in favor of European-American culture. This intentional erasure of tribal identity directly resulted in a loss of tribal culture for the students and broader Native communities associated with the school. The other options are incorrect: the school did not expand Native civil rights or political power, and it focused on teaching industrial/trade skills (so it did not cause a decline in manufacturing skills).

Answer:

b. Native Americans experienced a loss of tribal culture.