According to this passage, which statement BEST describes the policy of the United States government toward Native Americans?
A. Native Americans were to settle only in Ohio.
B. Native Americans loyal to the U.S. could become citizens.
C. All property rights of Native Americans were to be ignored by Congress.
D. Rights of Native Americans were to be respected by the U.S. government.
The correct answer is B. Native Americans loyal to the U.S. could become citizens.
This statement best captures the U.S. government’s policy toward Native Americans as it reflects a situation where loyalty to the government was acknowledged with the possibility of citizenship, indicating a recognition of their rights under certain conditions. The other options either present limited geographical restrictions, disregard for property rights, or overly optimistic views on respect for Native American rights, which don’t align with historical policies.
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