20 points for the right answer
"so far as i have been able to judge of the genius of these people it does not appear to me to be at all difficult for strangers to form a settlement in this country; they seem to be too much divided among themselves to unite in opposing by which means, and kind and gentle usage, the colonists would be able to form strong parties among them."
excerpt from "the journals of captain james cook on his voyages of discovery." captain james cook, 1768–1771

which sentence best paraphrases this excerpt?

a. english settlement in this area should be avoided due to intertribal conflicts among the natives.

b. the english could consider building a settlement in this area, but must be aware that the native population could be aggressive.

c. an english colony could be established in this area, as the natives are divided against each other and pose little threat to settlers who treat them well.

d. if the english decide to colonize this area, they should consider that the native people are very smart and could possibly unite to fight against intruders.