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Question 11 • Virginia and US History

How did Indigenous people react to white settlers in the Northwest Territory?

Answer
A
They negotiated with the settlers.
B
They attacked settlements in retaliation.
C
They moved out as settlers moved in.
D
They fought with other Indigenous groups.

Explanation

As white settlers moved into the Northwest Territory, Indigenous nations resisted the loss of their lands. This resistance included attacks on settlements, often in retaliation for encroachment and violence. So the best answer is “They attacked settlements in retaliation.”

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