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During what time period did the federal government place many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture?

  1. From the 1600s until the 1700s

  2. From the 1700s until the 1800s

  3. From the 1800s until the 1980s

  4. From the 1900s until the 2000s

The correct answer is: From the 1800s until the 1980s

This answer refers to the period from the 1800s until the 1980s when the federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools. Options A and B are incorrect because these time periods occurred before the establishment of residential schools in the late 19th century. Option D is incorrect because it extends beyond the time frame in which residential schools were in operation.