What Did American Nation-States Do with Territories Taken from Indigenous

question 18

Multiple Choice

What did American nation-states do with territories taken from indigenous peoples?

• A) American nation-states allowed conquered peoples autonomy and the right to determine the fate of their territorial possessions.
• B) American nation-states turned these territories into new provinces by sending settlers to the hinterlands.
• C) American nation-states incorporated Indian landholdings into the nation economically, but kept them distinct politically and socially.
• D) American nation-states treated conquered areas as colonial outposts.

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