Idon't understand the princpal behhinid the subject for study history?

Studying history is important because it allows us to understand our past, which in turn allows to understand our present. ... Studying history can provide us with insight into our cultures of origin as well as cultures with which we might be less familiar, thereby increasing cross-cultural awareness and understanding

"by discouraging students from practicing their tribal beliefs" is the correct answer keep in mind when the U.S gov built schools for natives children they were consistently taught the ways of white Americans such as carpentry,blacksmith for boys,and for girls they were taught to take care of the households. This really took away time from them indulging in their cultural beliefs and rituals.