What Best Describes Thomas Jefferson's View of How American Indians

question 28

Multiple Choice

What best describes Thomas Jefferson's view of how American Indians should be treated?

• A) Tribes should be forced to leave their native lands in the east and move west.
• B) Indians should have full property rights that should be respected by whites.
• C) Indians could continue to live on their reservations but the federal government should have access to all mining and natural resources on their land.

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Definitions:

Liberally Administered

A principle or policy applied in a manner that is flexible, generous, or not strictly in accordance with strict rules or formalities.

Aggrieved Party

An individual or entity that has suffered legal wrong or harm, and who is entitled to bring a lawsuit against the party responsible for that harm.

Modified Contract

An agreement where the original terms have been altered or amended by the parties involved, following mutual consent.

Consideration

The value (such as money, a promise, or a service) that is given by both parties in a contract making the agreement legally binding.