The suppression of the 'Ghost Dance' among Native Americans is an example of cultural imperialism because:
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Correct answer: It was an attempt by the US state to eradicate an indigenous religious practice
Imperial powers often viewed indigenous spiritual practices as threats to colonial order or 'barbaric' remnants. Suppressing these rituals was a key strategy in the cultural assimilation and pacification of colonized peoples.
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