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Theme 2: New Mexico's Territorial Period — Test

Question 20 • New Mexico History

What was the main goal of the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Indian Schools when they were first established?

Answer
A
to promote cultural exchange between tribes and settlers
B
to assimilate Indigenous students into White American culture
C
to preserve Indigenous languages and cultural traditions
D
to provide advanced education in tribal governance

Explanation

The Albuquerque and Santa Fe Indian Schools were established as part of a broader system of off-reservation boarding schools. Their main purpose was to assimilate Indigenous students into White American culture, often by discouraging Native languages and traditions. Therefore, the correct choice is to assimilate Indigenous students into White American culture.

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