The reservation policy of the U.S. government__________________.

A) led to the successful assimilation of most western Indians into mainstream American culture
B) weakened every aspect of traditional Native American life
C) allowed native tribes the independence they needed to protect and preserve their way of life
D) increased the possibility of unity among the disparate tribes and thus the increased possibility of violence against whites

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The reservation policy of the U.S. government weakened every aspect of traditional Native American life. It forced tribes onto designated lands that were often unsuitable for agriculture or hunting, and cut them off from their traditional sources of food, water, and resources. Additionally, the policy often resulted in the loss of tribal sovereignty and cultural heritage, as the government sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American culture.

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