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The goal of Native American schools such as the Carlisle Indian School after the Civil War was to:

A. Help Native American students maintain ties to their heritage.
B. Erase signs of students' Native American heritage.
C. Educate Native American students as well as their white counterparts.
D. Encourage patriotism to the United States among Native American students.



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Native American schools after the Civil War aimed to assimilate students into European American standards by eradicating their native culture.


Explanation:

The goal of Native American schools such as the Carlisle Indian School after the Civil War was to:


Assimilate Native American students into European American standards by eradicating their native culture and heritage, as exemplified by their forced removal from their families, prohibition of native languages and religious practices, and emphasis on Euro-American education.


Richard Pratt and other proponents aimed to 'kill the Indian, save the man' through these schools, viewing assimilation as crucial for the advancement and civilization of Native American youths according to prevailing beliefs of the time.


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