Question

read this sentence from passage 2. \many cherokee successfully assimilated to the culture of the settlers, but they also used european ideas to affirm cherokee self - determination.\ (paragraph 12) what information in the paragraph provides a context clue about the meaning of the word assimilated? a. the cherokee transferred land to the state of georgia. b. the cherokee passed a law about future land transfers. c. the cherokee adopted a republican form of government. d. gold was discovered on cherokee land.

Explanation:

The word "assimilated" means to take on the characteristics of another culture. Adopting a republican form of government (a European - style form of governance) shows the Cherokee taking on an aspect of settler culture, providing a context clue for the meaning of "assimilated". The other options are about land - related matters or gold discovery and do not relate to cultural adoption.

Answer:

C. The Cherokee adopted a republican form of government.