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When the Native Americans were placed in Missions, like those in California, they were forced to wear traditionally 'white' clothing. This means that they were forced to cut their braids, they were made to wear trousers and shirts, as well as shoes. They were told that this was to make them better Christians, but in reality it was used to separate the people from their heritage and traditions and make them more compliant to the whims of the European settlers.

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