Asked by Kristen Marie on Jun 28, 2024

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What was Congress able to accomplish with its Native American policy under the Articles of Confederation?

A) Nothing; Congress was so powerless under the Articles that nothing happened in this area.
B) It negotiated treaties for the tribes to keep their lands, but Congress was so lacking in power that the treaties proved useless.
C) Congress demanded and received surrenders of large amounts of Indian land north of the Ohio River and in the South.
D) Congress backed away from any involvement when land companies requested that the government step aside and leave the West's economic development in private hands.
E) Congress recruited enough state militias to force the Native Americans off their land.

Native American Policy

An overarching term for the United States' policies and attitudes towards Native American tribes, which have varied greatly over time, including periods of conflict, assimilation, and negotiations.

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws.

Ohio River

A major river in the United States that flows southwesterly from western Pennsylvania to the Mississippi River, serving as a natural boundary and important transportation route historically.

  • Examine the intricacies involved in settlers relocating westward and their engagements with Indigenous Peoples.
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Nicki WalshJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Congress was able to demand and receive surrenders of large amounts of Indian land, particularly in the territories north of the Ohio River and in the South, under the Articles of Confederation.