How did forced assimilation affect Aboriginal children?
A. It encouraged the children to learn their own language
B. It caused the children to be taken from their families
C. It forced the children to leave Australia
D. It guaranteed the children equal rights with foreign settlers
B. It caused the children to be taken from their families
Forced assimilation policies in Australia, particularly the removal of Aboriginal children from their families and communities, resulted in significant trauma and loss of cultural identity for these children. This practice, known as the Stolen Generations, had long-lasting negative impacts on the individuals and their families.