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Which of these statements regarding the position of Native Americans in this country is false?

A) Native American populations were devastated by European diseases from which they had no immunity.
B) Only about one-fourth of American Indians and Alaska Natives live on or near reservations today.
C) Historical accounts have underrepresented the vast cultural and social heterogeneity of tribes prior to European conquest.
D) Today, Native Americans have the highest poverty rate of any group in the United States.

Native Americans

The indigenous peoples of the United States, including both the individuals and the cultures that predate European colonization.

European Diseases

Infectious diseases brought to the Americas and other regions by European explorers and colonizers, leading to significant indigenous population declines.

Poverty Rate

A statistical measure reflecting the percentage of the population whose income falls below the poverty line, taking into account the minimum level of income required for basic living standards.

  • Comprehend how class, race, and ethnicity interact to form social inequalities and identities.
  • Comprehend the multiplicity inside and amongst ethnic groups, questioning the singular characterizations.
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