During the mid-twentieth century the United States began a policy toward Native Americans called "readjustment." This policy ste

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问题 During the mid-twentieth century the United States began a policy toward Native Americans called "readjustment." This policy stemmed from the rise of the civil rights movement. Because of the movement, there was greater awareness that all Americans needed to be able to exercise the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution. Readjustment recognized that life on reservations prevented Native Americans from exercising those rights. Reservations had created segregation that caused just as much damage as the racially segregated schools still prevalent throughout the nation during the period. The readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government’s involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream American society. The belief was that if it were beneficial for African American children to be placed in schools with white children, it would also be beneficial for Native Americans to become integrated into white society. The policy, however, failed to recognize the emergence of a new generation of Native American leadership and efforts to develop tribal institutions and reaffirm tribal identity. The new leadership did not desire assimilation, but instead wanted more segregation. The Native American community was vying to reassert its distinct identity and separate itself from mainstream America.
According to the passage, the readjustment policy sought to

选项 A、discourage assimilation of Native Americans
B、decrease the responsibility of tribal leaders
C、encourage desegregation among Native Americans
D、increase government involvement in Native American affairs
E、increase segregation among tribal institutions

答案C

解析 The best answer is C. According to the passage, reservations caused harmful segregation. Readjustment was intended to reintegrate Native Americans into mainstream society.
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