H E L P . P L E A S E .

Which of the following statements best describes the US government’s American Indian policy in the early 1800s?

A. The government remained at war with tribes and ignored assimilation.

B. The government first hoped for assimilation, but later pursued removal.

C. The government continually pursued the assimilation and “civilization” of American Indians.

D. The government first pursued removal, but settled for assimilation.