Which of the Following Is True of How the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how the U.S. government in the 1790s dealt with Native Americans?

• A) Because the Constitution counted all Indians toward representation in Congress, Indians received all rights and privileges that other Americans did.
• B) Because the Constitution stated that Indian tribes were "domestic dependent nations," the government treated them just as it treated nations like Great Britain and France.
• C) Henry Knox, the first secretary of war, pursued policies designed to exterminate Native Americans.
• D) The U.S. government made treaties with them mainly to transfer land to itself or to the states.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a network of neurons in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and attention.

Alertness

A state of active attention and readiness to respond to stimuli or challenges presented.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic systems.

Neural System

The network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.