What does Takaki point out about these so called “civilizing missions,” and their impact on Native people and their culture?

Introduction to Ethnic Studies

Discuss in 5-6 thoughtful sentences the following question: Use the films/and or text to support your views. Make sure to use in text citations and quotes from the text and or film clips to support your views.

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1. It was a common phrase used during this era by European settlers that to, “save the man, one must destroy the savage.” What does Takaki point out about these so called “civilizing missions,” and their impact on Native people and their culture?

What does Takaki point out about these so called “civilizing missions,” and their impact on Native people and their culture?
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