Why did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman fail in their efforts to convert the Cayuse Indians to Christianity?

A) The Cayuse saw the doctrine of the Trinity as illogical.
B) The Whitman assumed an air of cultural superiority over the Cayuse.
C) The Cayuse found it impossible to accept the doctrine of transubstantiation.
D) The Whitman insisted on holding religious services in their home, which conflicted with the religious practices of the Cayuse.

Cayuse Indians

A Native American tribe originating from what is now the Pacific Northwest of the United States, known for their significant interaction with early settlers and involvement in the Cayuse War.

Doctrine Of Transubstantiation

A teaching of the Roman Catholic Church that during the Eucharist, the substances of bread and wine miraculously become the body and blood of Christ while retaining their appearances.

Cultural Superiority

The belief or attitude that one's own culture is superior to others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice against those deemed to be from "inferior" cultures.