Which of the Following Statements Characterizes Andrew Jackson's Intentions Toward

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes Andrew Jackson's intentions toward Native Americans during his presidency?

• A) He planned to encourage missionaries to convert the tribes east of the Mississippi River to Christianity and white culture.
• B) Jackson intended to force Native Americans to comply with federal treaties,even when they ran counter to the national interest.
• C) He sought better relations with the "civilized" Indians of the Old Southwest,encouraging them to continue their adaptation to white ways.
• D) Jackson meant to remove all Native Americans east of the Mississippi,even those who had adapted to white society.

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