How did Indians respond to their disillusionment with failed government policies, ecological catastrophe, cultural collapse, and tribal sovereignty in the late nineteenth century?
A)Some turned to the so-called Ghost Dance that promised a death-like state of grace.
B)Most adapted quickly to the new demands of Anglo-American civilization.
C)Many organized and emigrated to Australia where they suffered discrimination as Aborigines.
D)They joined the U.S. Army where they found a new sense of community and purpose.

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The Ghost Dance movement was a response to the despair felt by Native Americans due to the loss of their lands, the decline of their cultures, and the failure of the U.S. government's policies towards them. It promised a renewal of the world where the dead would be resurrected, and white people would disappear, leaving Native Americans to live in peace on their lands.

How Did Indians Respond to Their Disillusionment with Failed Government