Reread Paragraph 2 of the passage, which begins, "The Indian tribes residing within the limits of the United States..."
Which of the following best explains how Jefferson characterize the Indians in Paragraph 2?
A
A more settled and agricultural lifestyle is of no interest to the Indians
B
The Indians, like U. S. citizens, regard agriculture, civilization, and comforts as
automatically more desirable than their traditional lifestyle.
The Indians know better than the U. S. citizens what kind of lifestyle is best for
them.
D
A lifestyle involving both hunting and agriculture is the ideal lifestyle for neither
the Indians nor the U. S. citizens and will lead to violent relations,