Question

At the time of the American Revolution, colonists viewed American Indians as unique peoples, and they viewed Indian tribal nations as distinct nations. Both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States reflected this belief. One of the first acts of the Continental Congress was the creation in 1775 of three departments of Indian affairs: northern, central, and southern. Among the first departmental commissioners were Benjamin Franklin and Patrick Henry. Their job was to negotiate treaties with Indian nations to obtain their neutrality in the coming revolutionary war. Among the first treaties presented to the Senate by George Washington—in August 1789—dealt with U.S. relations with various American Indian tribes.

—Adapted from the New American Nation



Based on the passage above, how did early leaders attempt to resolve possible conflicts with the American Indians?

A: Early leaders respected the rights and territorial lands of American Indian tribes in treaties
B: Early leaders refused to negotiate with American Indian tribes.
C: Early leaders felt American Indian tribal lands belonged to the colonists and removed them.
D: Early leaders respected American Indians, but sent military forces to seize lands.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

C: Early leaders felt American Indian tribal lands belonged to the colonists and removed them.