Why Did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman Fail in Their Efforts

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman fail in their efforts to convert the Cayuse Indians to Christianity?

• A) The Cayuse saw the doctrine of the Trinity as illogical.
• B) The Whitmans assumed an air of superiority over the Cayuse.
• C) The Cayuse found it impossible to accept the doctrine of transubstantiation.
• D) The Whitmans insisted on holding religious services in their home, which conflicted with the religious practices of the Cayuse.

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