Question

Which statement BEST describes the French policy towards Native Americans in the early colonial period?

A)
force them into British-held colonies
B)
eradication of all indigenous cultures
C)
create reservations to monitor their actions
D)
beneficial and economic alliance with many tribes

Answer 1

D) beneficial and economic alliance with many tribes

Step-by-step explanation:

From the beginning, French colonists of New France like Samuel de Champain sought to have a friendly relationship with the Native Americans. They believed that the Native Americans could be benefitial to them if the two groups engaged in trade.

Another reason is that New France was very sparsely populated, having only a few thousand colonists, they needed Native American help to develop and prosper.