Question

this is an excerpt from a letter written by president thomas jefferson to benjamin hawkins in february 1803. the promotion of agriculture...and household manufacture are essential in indian preservation, and i am disposed to aid and encourage it liberally. in truth, the ultimate rest and happiness for them is to let our settlements and theirs meet and blend together, to intermix, and become one people. incorporating themselves with us...is what the natural progress of things will, of course, bring on, and it will be better for them to be identified with us, and preserved in the occupation of their lands, than to be exposed to the many casualties which endanger them while a separate group. which conclusion about native americans does this excerpt support? native american lands should be preserved for tribal use. native americans should assimilate with white settlers. native americans can never coexist with white settlers. native american tribes do not need the protection of the government.

Explanation:

The letter mentions that the ultimate peace and happiness for Native Americans is for their settlements and those of white - settlers to meet, blend, intermix, and become one people. This indicates a call for assimilation.

Answer:

Native Americans should assimilate with white settlers.