Which statement is true of miners' actions toward Native Americans in northern Oregon?

A) _Miners got along with the Native Americans, maintaining an uneasy peace. B)

Miners attacked and killed men, women, old people, and children.

C) Miners attacked only Native American warriors who were defending their native lands.

D) Miners captured the women and children of Native Americans.

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Quinton Mayo

5 October, 16:19

Which statement is true of miners' actions toward Native Americans in northern Oregon?

A) _Miners got along with the Native Americans, maintaining an uneasy peace. B)

Miners attacked and killed men, women, old people, and children.

C) Miners attacked only Native American warriors who were defending their native lands.

D) Miners captured the women and children of Native Americans.

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Swanson · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. When minable resources were found on Indian land the miners would scare the Native Americans off of it or force them to sell it by attacking them and destroying their villages.