Question

6 which actions taken by the u.s. military in source 5 caused distrust and hostility from native american tribes to the united states? a the u.s. military allied with hostile tribes to attack the cheyenne and arapaho tribes. b the u.s. military attacked a peaceful camp of cheyenne and arapaho, killing women and children attempting to escape. c the u.s. military enslaved the cheyenne and arapaho tribes and forced them into gold mines in the area. d the u.s. military refused to aid cheyenne and arapaho tribes during an intense drought, leading to the death of many women and children.

Explanation:

Historically, the U.S. Military's attack on a peaceful camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho, killing women and children, was a heinous act that caused great distrust and hostility from Native - American tribes. Option A is incorrect as there is no such record of allying with hostile tribes to attack the Cheyenne and Arapaho in this context. Option C about enslaving them to work in gold mines is not a well - known event related to this situation. Option D about refusal to aid during a drought is not a main cause of distrust in this historical incident.

Answer:

B. The U.S. Military attacked a peaceful camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho, killing women and children attempting to escape.