1. Which one of the following would be most consistent with the policy of readjustment described in the Passage?

Paragraph 1: the readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans as individuals into mainstream society

(A) the establishment among Native Americans of tribal system of elected government
Maybe that would be allowed. It doesn’t seem very assimilation-y, but it’s not government involvment
(B) the creation of a national project to preserve Native American language and oral history
Not explicit, but this could mean government involvement. Both A and B are bad, I think A is slightly less bad. A
(C) the establishment of programs to encourage Native Americans to move from reservations to urban areas
This does seem to have federal government involvement, at least in the short-term, to get the Natives off the reservations. But it definitely supports the latter half of readjustment – encouraging assimilation. C
(D) the development of a large-scale effort to restore Native American lands to their original tribes
This seems the complete opposite of readjustment. Large-scale effort presumably by government. Give them their land and have them separate, not assimilating. C
(E) the reaffirmation of federal treaty obligations to Native American tribes
This is opposing. Obligations means continued involvement. It may not stop assimilation, but it strong involvement. C

2. According to the passage, after the 1956 meeting the Oneida resolved to

Final part of Para 3: the Oneida rejected readjustment. Instead, they determined to improve tribal life by lobbying for federal monies for postsecondary education, for the improvement of drainage on tribal lands, and for the building of a convalescent home for tribal members

(A) obtain improved social services and living conditions for members of the tribe
Yes. Lobbying is a form of ‘resolving to’
(B) pursue litigation designed to reclaim tribal Lands
Not mentioned at all. It seems they already have some land A
(C) secure recognition of their unique status as a self-governing Native American nation within the United States
They seem to already have it. The Govt had to attempt a deal as it was already secure. Even if not the case, not mentioned that they will seek something legal A
(D) establish new kinds of tribal institutions
First paragraph mentions ‘However, the same years also saw the emergence of a Native American leadership and efforts to develop tribal institutions and reaffirm tribal identity’, but that isn’t after the 1956 meeting. A
(E) cultivate a life-style similar to that of other United States citizens
Secondary school, old age care etc may be ‘a lifestyle similar’, but they may already have a similar lifestyle, so not something only post-meeting. Can also be argued that living separately on tribal lands is not a similar lifestyle A

3.Which one of the following best describes the function of the first paragraph in the context of the passage as a whole

(A) It summarizes the basis of a conflict underlying negotiations described elsewhere in the passage.
Yes. We know what readjustment is (Govt policy), we know about the emergence of a Native American leadership and efforts to develop tribal institutions and reaffirm tribal identity
(B) It presents two positions, one of which is defended by evidence provided in succeeding paragraphs
The passage does present two positions (as noted in option A), but evidence is not defended in later paragraphs. Apparently the natives ‘won’, but I haven’t been convinced about their position (maybe readjustment would have been better) A
(C) lt compares competing interpretations of a historical conflict.
No. The two parties (Natives and Government) come to the ‘conflict’ with different viewpoints, but there is no indication that they come away from the ‘conflict’ with different interpretations A
(D) It analyzes the causes of a specific historical event and predicts a future development.
There is no prediction in the first paragraphA
(E) It outlines the history of a government agency.
No. It describes a period of time and differing views rather than a government agency (it may only be a small part of BIA anyway – their dealings with this particular group of Natives when there could be thousands)A

4. The author refers to the increased awareness of civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s most probably in order to
(A) contrast the readjustment movement with other social phenomena
Perhaps. We’d have to bring in a lot of prior knowledge. It does not seem to engender a comparison
(B) account for the stance of the Native American leadership
No. The civil rights movement pushed the Govt stance. The Native stance was “However, the same years also saw the emergence of a Native American leadership and efforts to develop tribal institutions and reaffirm tribal identity” with however showing it as opposing the civil rights movement position. This is emphasised by the ‘clash’ in the next sentence A
(C) help explain the impetus for the readjustment movement
This is good. ‘Because the increased awareness of civil rights, …the readjustment movement XXXX’. Much better than the completely unsupported ‘contrast’ in option A. C
(D) explain the motives of BIA bureaucrats
‘Motives’ isn’t a great word. The bureaucrats may have a different motivation and can use the civil rights movement as a cover (stuff the natives, civil rights to stop paying them money). This is supported by ‘helped reinforce’ – there was already an existing idea, the civil rights movement only acted as an impetus C
(E) foster support for the policy of readjustment
It could be construed that way: ‘associated with civil rights must be good’. But an appeal to justice etc wasn’t used. “helped reinforce the belief…” and what helped reinforce the belief ‘Because the increased awareness of civil rights in these decades’ C

5.The passage suggests that advocates of readjustment would most likely agree with which one of the following statements regarding the relationship between the federal government and Native Americans

the readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans as individuals into mainstream society

(A) The federal government should work with individual Native Americans to improve life on reservations.
Readjustment is about Govt getting out of Natives lives and Native integration into society. This is opposed
(B) The federal government should be no more involved in the affairs of Native Americans than in the affairs of other citizens.
Yes. B
(C) The federal government should assume more responsibility for providing social services to Native Americans.
This is govt involvement B
(D) The federal government should share its responsibility for maintaining Native American territories with tribal leaders
This may or may not be less government involvement. This may or may not be mainstream society. It doesn’t particularly advocate like B does. B
(E)The federal government should observe all provisions of treaties made in the past with Native Americans
This is out of scope. Not mentioned that govt is ignoring provisions prior to 1956. B

6.The passage suggests that the Oneida delegates viewed the Canandaigua Treaty as

(A) a valuable safeguard of certain Oneida rights and privileges
Yes. The right to get 500 in perpetuity. The privilege to not pay real estate tax.
(B) the source of many past problems for the Oneida tribe
Not refuted. Maybe it caused big problems in the past. It could even be construed that the rights and privileges given under Canandaigua have ostracised the natives and created a barrier to exercising rights under the Constitution. But that is construed, not suggested. A
(C) a model for the type of agreement they hoped to reach with the federal government
The Natives already have this agreement A
(D) an important step toward recognition of their nation
See C A
(E) an obsolete agreement without relevance for their current condition
No. It’s not obsolete as they still get money and no tax. Those are clearly relevant to the current conditionA

7.Which one of the following situations most closely parallels that of the Oneida delegates in refusing to accept a lump-sum payment of $60,000 ?

The BIA suggested that it would be to the Oneida's benefit to own their own property and, like other homeowners, pay real estate taxes on it. The BIA also emphasized that, after readjustment, the government would not attempt to restrict Native Americans' ability to sell their individually owned lands. The Oneida were then offered a one-time lump-sum payment of $60,000 in lieu of the $500 annuity guaranteed in perpetuity to each member of the tribe
So. Lump sum (short term). No perpetuity (long term). Gain option to sell land (short-term)Lose tax-free (long-term). Short-term gain for long-term pain both money and rights. All offers by government.

(A) A university offers a student a four-year scholarship with the stipulation that the student not accept any outside employment; the student refuses the offer and attends a different school because the amount of the scholarship would not have covered living expenses
This has the money aspect, but the are no long-term rights
(B) A company seeking to reduce its payroll obligations offers an employee a large bonus if he will accept early retirement; the employee refuses because he does not want to compromise an outstanding worker's compensation suit
Money, yes (lump sum for wages). Rights, yes (no work, no lawsuit). B
(C) Parents of a teenager offer to pay her at the end of the month for performing weekly chores rather than paying her on a weekly basis; the teenager refuses because she has number of financial obligations that she must meet early in the month
This is delayed payment, not upfront paymentB
(D) A car dealer offers a customer a S500 cash payment for buying a new car: the customer refuses because she does not want to pay taxes on the amount, and requests instead that her monthly payments be reduced by a proportionate amount.
This is a request and not an offer from the car dealerB
(E) A landlord offers a tenant several months rent-free in exchange for the tenant's agreeing not to demand that her apartment be painted every two years, as is required by the lease the tenant refuses because she would have to spend her own time painting the apartment.
No lumpsum payment (long-term rent reduction). No short-term rights gain.B

sorry about a major error in the question. Yes, you are right. The answer choices were awkard. I have corrected the question now:

The author refers to the increased awareness of civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s most probably in order to
(A) contrast the readjustment movement with other social phenomena
(B) account for the stance of the Native American leadership
(C) help explain the impetus for the readjustment movement
(D) explain the motives of BIA bureaucrats
(E) foster support for the policy of readjustment

Can someone explain why the correct answer for question 6 is option A and not option B?

SajjadAhmad Please provide explanation for Q6&7

time taken : 14.00 Minutes got 5/7 correct.

Passage : A POLICY OF US GOVT.
Para 1: In 1940's & 50's the US government in view of the civil rights decided to start a policy of readjustment. This policy was created :
a) To end goverment involvement in native american's affairs &
b) To absorb the native american's in mainstream society.
another event occured in the same time , Native American's became active in the society and they foccused on thier identity.
Now historical event will be highlighted to show the events that occured thereafter.

Para 2 : (The DEAL)
In 1956 ,IBA ,an US govt. Agency, suggested to one of the tribes in US to own their land and pay taxes in return and in return, Govt. will ensure that tribes had right to sell their land and will pay a lumpsum 60000$ to each tribal member.

Para 3 : (THE RESULT)
Tribes rejected the deal as they were suspicious of the motives of the govt. and they felt the proposal to pay taxes on thier land will be a burden on them. Instead , they demanded better facilities for them.As a result the policy failed.


1. Which one of the following would be most consistent with the policy of readjustment described in the Passage?

(A) the establishment among Native Americans of tribal system of elected government
(B) the creation of a national project to preserve Native American language and oral history
(C) the establishment of programs to encourage Native Americans to move from reservations to urban areas ( Correct)
This was the motive of the US govt. for introducing the policy of eadjustment as given para 1
(D) the development of a large-scale effort to restore Native American lands to their original tribes
(E) the reaffirmation of federal treaty obligations to Native American tribes

2. According to the passage, after the 1956 meeting the Oneida resolved to

(A) obtain improved social services and living conditions for members of the tribe ( correct) The result of the deal as given in para 3 last.lines.
(B) pursue litigation designed to reclaim tribal Lands
(C) secure recognition of their unique status as a self-governing Native American nation within the United States
(D) establish new kinds of tribal institutions
(E) cultivate a life-style similar to that of other United States citizens

3.Which one of the following best describes the function of the first paragraph in the context of the passage as a whole

(A) It summarizes the basis of a conflict underlying negotiations described elsewhere in the passage. ( correct) Conflict -BTW IBA and the tribe, negotiations - highlighted in para 2 to implement the law.
(B) It presents two positions, one of which is defended by evidence provided in succeeding paragraphs
(C) lt compares competing interpretations of a historical conflict.
(D) It analyzes the causes of a specific historical event and predicts a future development.
(E) It outlines the history of a government agency.

4.The author refers to the increased awareness of civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s most probably in order to

(A) contrast the readjustment movement with other social phenomena
(B) account for the stance of the Native American leadership
(C) help explain the impetus for the readjustment movement Civil rights was the reason why govt. introduced the readjustment law.( correct)
(D) explain the motives of BIA bureaucrats
(E) foster support for the policy of readjustment


5.The passage suggests that advocates of readjustment would most likely agree with which one of the following statements regarding the relationship between the federal government and Native Americans

(A) The federal government should work with individual Native Americans to improve life on reservations.
(B) The federal government should be no more involved in the affairs of Native Americans than in the affairs of other citizens.( correct). Advocates of the policy will promote the motives of US govt.
(C) The federal government should assume more responsibility for providing social services to Native Americans.
(D) The federal government should share its responsibility for maintaining Native American territories with tribal leaders
(E)The federal government should observe all provisions of treaties made in the past with Native Americans @
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I think para 1 sets the stage for the entire idea behind the passage. Once you understand it, rest of the passage becomes a simpler read

Para 1 1: One event envisaged equal civil rights for the tribals (and hence moving away from reservations) while another event wanted them to form their own institution and stay as tribals. These conflicting ideas were used by BIA to convince a tribe to join readjustment that was supported by the first event
Para 2: How BIA tried to convince the tribe to join readjustment policy (proposed benefits of readjustment)
Para 3: Why tribe rejected readjustment
Para 4: What alternate course of action did the tribe pursue



1. Which one of the following would be most consistent with the policy of readjustment described in the Passage?

(A) the establishment among Native Americans of tribal system of elected government
(B) the creation of a national project to preserve Native American language and oral history
(C) the establishment of programs to encourage Native Americans to move from reservations to urban areasBecause the increased awareness of civil rights in these decades helped reinforce the belief that life on reservations prevented Native Americans from exercising the rights guaranteed to citizens under the United States Constitution Basically saying that reservations were bad in way and hence tribals should come under the larger umbrella of US citizens
(D) the development of a large-scale effort to restore Native American lands to their original tribes
(E) the reaffirmation of federal treaty obligations to Native American tribes

2. According to the passage, after the 1956 meeting the Oneida resolved to

(A) obtain improved social services and living conditions for members of the tribe Clearly mentioned in para 4.
(B) pursue litigation designed to reclaim tribal Lands
(C) secure recognition of their unique status as a self-governing Native American nation within the United States
(D) establish new kinds of tribal institutions
(E) cultivate a life-style similar to that of other United States citizens

3.Which one of the following best describes the function of the first paragraph in the context of the passage as a whole

(A) It summarizes the basis of a conflict underlying negotiations described elsewhere in the passage. Captured in paragraph summary 1. Both the events highlighted the conflict
(B) It presents two positions, one of which is defended by evidence provided in succeeding paragraphs
(C) lt compares competing interpretations of a historical conflict.
(D) It analyzes the causes of a specific historical event and predicts a future development.
(E) It outlines the history of a government agency


4.The author refers to the increased awareness of civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s most probably in order to

(A) contrast the readjustment movement with other social phenomena
(B) account for the stance of the Native American leadership
(C) help explain the impetus for the readjustment movement Yes this was the force that supported why readjustment was the way ahead since reservations prevented the exercise of these civil rights
(D) explain the motives of BIA bureaucrats
(E) foster support for the policy of readjustment

5.The passage suggests that advocates of readjustment would most likely agree with which one of the following statements regarding the relationship between the federal government and Native Americans

(A) The federal government should work with individual Native Americans to improve life on reservations.
(B) The federal government should be no more involved in the affairs of Native Americans than in the affairs of other citizens. the readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs
(C) The federal government should assume more responsibility for providing social services to Native Americans.
(D) The federal government should share its responsibility for maintaining Native American territories with tribal leaders
(E)The federal government should observe all provisions of treaties made in the past with Native Americans

6.The passage suggests that the Oneida delegates viewed the Canandaigua Treaty as

(A) a valuable safeguard of certain Oneida rights and privilegeschanging the terms of a treaty might jeopardize the many pending land claims based upon the treaty. The treaty had higher value rights attached to it and hence going against one of the terms of the treaty would have been a major risk.
(B) the source of many past problems for the Oneida tribe
(C) a model for the type of agreement they hoped to reach with the federal government
(D) an important step toward recognition of their nation
(E) an obsolete agreement without relevance for their current condition

7.Which one of the following situations most closely parallels that of the Oneida delegates in refusing to accept a lump-sum payment of $60,000 ?

Look for a situation where short term monetary benefit is foregone for a long term monetary benefit. Only (B) fits in.

(A) A university offers a student a four-year scholarship with the stipulation that the student not accept any outside employment; the student refuses the offer and attends a different school because the amount of the scholarship would not have covered living expenses
(B) A company seeking to reduce its payroll obligations offers an employee a large bonus if he will accept early retirement; the employee refuses because he does not want to compromise an outstanding worker's compensation suit
(C) Parents of a teenager offer to pay her at the end of the month for performing weekly chores rather than paying her on a weekly basis; the teenager refuses because she has number of financial obligations that she must meet early in the month
(D) A car dealer offers a customer a S500 cash payment for buying a new car: the customer refuses because she does not want to pay taxes on the amount, and requests instead that her monthly payments be reduced by a proportionate amount.
(E) A landlord offers a tenant several months rent-free in exchange for the tenant's agreeing not to demand that her apartment be painted every two years, as is required by the lease the tenant refuses because she would have to spend her own time painting the apartment
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Took a total of 10 min 35 seconds and got 6/7 correct.


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1. Which one of the following would be most consistent with the policy of readjustment described in the Passage?

(A) the establishment among Native Americans of tribal system of elected government
(B) the creation of a national project to preserve Native American language and oral history
(C) the establishment of programs to encourage Native Americans to move from reservations to urban areas
(D) the development of a large-scale effort to restore Native American lands to their original tribes
(E) the reaffirmation of federal treaty obligations to Native American tribes

According to the first paragraph of the passage, " the readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans as individuals into mainstream society." Here, assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream means to encourage them to physically move out of their native homes/regions/reservations and live/mix with the urban americans. This is stated in option (C), which is the correct option.

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2. According to the passage, after the 1956 meeting the Oneida resolved to

(A) obtain improved social services and living conditions for members of the tribe
(B) pursue litigation designed to reclaim tribal Lands
(C) secure recognition of their unique status as a self-governing Native American nation within the United States
(D) establish new kinds of tribal institutions
(E) cultivate a life-style similar to that of other United States citizens

The answer to this question can be determined by analysing the penultimate sentence of the final paragraph. It goes: "Instead, they determined to improve tribal life by lobbying for federal monies for postsecondary education, for the improvement of drainage on tribal lands, and for the building of a convalescent home for tribal members." This sentence can be paraphrased as - Native Americans demanded improvement of various systems and conditions of their tribe. This is coherently implied in option (A).

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3.Which one of the following best describes the function of the first paragraph in the context of the passage as a whole

(A) It summarizes the basis of a conflict underlying negotiations described elsewhere in the passage.
(B) It presents two positions, one of which is defended by evidence provided in succeeding paragraphs
(C) lt compares competing interpretations of a historical conflict.
(D) It analyzes the causes of a specific historical event and predicts a future development.
(E) It outlines the history of a government agency.

Conflict: readjustement vs the Native American leadership
Negotations: Meeting in the fall of 1956.
The first paragraph sets the tone for the conflict that led to the negotations discussed in the remainder of the passage. Thus, option (A) is correct.
Now, why is option (B) not the correct answer?
While the first paragraph does state two positions - one pro-readjustment (BIA) and one against it (Native American leadership), the author does not defend any of them. The author gives out facts throughout the passage and even towards the end, she does not support or reject the decision of the Oneida people. Thus, the author did not defend any of the sides. This option is incorrect for this reason.


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4.The author refers to the increased awareness of civil rights during the 1940s and 1950s most probably in order to

(A) contrast the readjustment movement with other social phenomena
(B) account for the stance of the Native American leadership
(C) help explain the impetus for the readjustment movement
(D) explain the motives of BIA bureaucrats
(E) foster support for the policy of readjustment

I got this answer incorrect. So, i'll skip giving my two cents on it.

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5.The passage suggests that advocates of readjustment would most likely agree with which one of the following statements regarding the relationship between the federal government and Native Americans

(A) The federal government should work with individual Native Americans to improve life on reservations.
(B) The federal government should be no more involved in the affairs of Native Americans than in the affairs of other citizens.
(C) The federal government should assume more responsibility for providing social services to Native Americans.
(D) The federal government should share its responsibility for maintaining Native American territories with tribal leaders
(E)The federal government should observe all provisions of treaties made in the past with Native Americans

This is a pretty straightforward question. The first paragraph states that "he readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs". A re-word of the same is option (B).


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6.The passage suggests that the Oneida delegates viewed the Canandaigua Treaty as

(A) a valuable safeguard of certain Oneida rights and privileges
(B) the source of many past problems for the Oneida tribe
(C) a model for the type of agreement they hoped to reach with the federal government
(D) an important step toward recognition of their nation
(E) an obsolete agreement without relevance for their current condition

The final paragraph of the passage states that "changing the terms of a treaty might jeopardize the many pending land claims based upon the treaty." This means that the treaty was valuable to the Oneida people and they did not want to lose it. This scenario is encapsulated in option (A) which is the correct option.


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7.Which one of the following situations most closely parallels that of the Oneida delegates in refusing to accept a lump-sum payment of $60,000 ?

(A) A university offers a student a four-year scholarship with the stipulation that the student not accept any outside employment; the student refuses the offer and attends a different school because the amount of the scholarship would not have covered living expenses
(B) A company seeking to reduce its payroll obligations offers an employee a large bonus if he will accept early retirement; the employee refuses because he does not want to compromise an outstanding worker's compensation suit
(C) Parents of a teenager offer to pay her at the end of the month for performing weekly chores rather than paying her on a weekly basis; the teenager refuses because she has number of financial obligations that she must meet early in the month
(D) A car dealer offers a customer a S500 cash payment for buying a new car: the customer refuses because she does not want to pay taxes on the amount, and requests instead that her monthly payments be reduced by a proportionate amount.
(E) A landlord offers a tenant several months rent-free in exchange for the tenant's agreeing not to demand that her apartment be painted every two years, as is required by the lease the tenant refuses because she would have to spend her own time painting the apartment.

The Oneida people did not want to take the lumpsum amount of $60,000 in place of $500 gratuity that they will have received till perpetuity (forever). They did not want to lose the opportunity of making more money ("jeopardize the many pending land claims based upon the treaty"). A scenario almost identical to this one is stated in option (B). Here, the employees don't want to retire and take a huge bonus because they don't want to lose out on all the salaries and benefits they would receive if they kept their job.

Feel free to question/reason/request for further clearance on anything stated in this post. I'd be happy to help.
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Took 20 mins.
6/7 right.
I am a beginner. please suggest, how can I work on my timing?

Hi rishit924,

I suspect you take a lot of time because you do a lot of back and forth when solving questions - meaning you read the passage, then read the question, then go back to the passage to find where the solution might be, then take a lot of time to search for the location, then go back to the question and read it again, and so on.

What you're doing might be different from the above scenario but as long as you're shunting between the passage and the questions, you are bound to take a lot of time.

My suggestion is to thoroughly understand the passage before moving to the questions. Thoroughly comprehending the passage includes note-taking. Don't write everything but only the value points or the summary of each paragraph. This way when you read a question, you know exactly where you have to search in the passage to get its answer. Also, try understanding the question thoroughly so that you don't have to go back and read it again.

NOTE that thoroughly understanding the passage/question might take a few seconds extra but the amount of time you save overall because of better comprehension will work massively in your favour. Initially you might feel as if you are taking a lot more/the same amount of time using this technique. That's simply because you're not accustomed to doing this. Practice and then practice some more and your timing will plummet for sure!

Do try this out and let me know whether this helps. Also, if there are any other specific queries, feel free to reach out.
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12:10 minutes in total, 5/7 ... passage took a lot of time

Can someone explain how moving to urban areas is anywhere near the context of the passage. It is nowhere mentioned in the passage yet the correct answer in Q1 seems to suggest that. Thanks!

Hi iamdivs,

For the purpose of understanding this bit, pay attention to the first paragraph. I'm going to quote the sentences that clearly explain your query.

".....life on reservations prevented Native Americans from exercising the rights guaranteed to citizens under the United States Constitution". - This means that their native home/land (reservation) is maybe remote/devoid of technology/is lacking some other aspect that has prevented the Native Americans from exercising their rights as citizens of the US.

"...the readjustment movement advocated the end of the federal government's involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans as individuals into mainstream society."
- Assimilation means absorbing/adjusting/mixing. Here assimilation of Natives into the mainstream society means a shift in their native place. The readjustment policy encouraged the Native Americans to leave their reservations (native homes) and shift to a place where they would no longer be depreived of exercising rights guaranteed to US citizens. This place is clearly an urban area as opposed to the rural reservations that the Natives call home.

Hope that helps!
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Another member posted explanation here in the link below

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Then i have posted explanation here

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Again here in the link below

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Again other member posted his/her reasoning in the link below

https://gmatclub.com/forum/during-the-1 ... l#p2519006

Another explanation is available in the link below

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If these all explanations doesn't make sense then please tag me i will post more.

Thanks and regards
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Thank you so much.
Will definitely try out and let you know the result

Hi GMATNinja VeritasKarishma can you please help me with question no 6, I can't seem to understand where in the passage is implied that Oneida delegates found the treaty as a valuable safeguard. If anything it has been criticized in para 3.

You are confusing "Canandaigua Treaty" with "a meeting that took place in the fall of 1956".
Note last line of second paragraph.

...The Oneida were then offered a one-time lump-sum payment of $60,000 in lieu of the $500 annuity guaranteed in perpetuity to each member of the tribe under the Canandaigua Treaty.


The Oneida were getting $500 annuity under the Canandaigua Treaty.
Para 3 tells us that they rejected "readjustment (one time payment of $60k)" offered at the meeting of 1956 and stuck to the terms of the Canandaigua Treaty (they wanted to continue getting $500 annuity). So they must have seen value in it.
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Thanks Karishma for always coming to the rescue