Which of the Following Best Describes How the English Viewed

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the English viewed Native American ties to the land?

• A) Although they felt the natives had no claim since they did not cultivate or improve the land,the English usually bought their land,albeit through treaties they forced on Indians.
• B) They simply tried to wipe out Native Americans and then took their land.
• C) They encouraged settlers to move onto Native American land and take it.
• D) They totally respected those ties and let the natives stay in all rural areas,negotiating settlements to obtain the coastal lands.
• E) The English offered natives the chance to remain on the land as slaves and,when this offer was declined,forced them off of it.

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