Question

native americans during the revolution
\few native americans sided with the american revolutionaries, because almost all revolutionaries in the middle ground viewed them as an enemy to be destroyed. this racial hatred toward native peoples found expression in the american massacre of ninety - six christian delawares in 1782. most of the dead were women and children.\
10 multiple choice 1 point
based on the quote, which statement best describes the broader perception of native americans by american revolutionaries?
revolutionaries generally respected native sovereignty and tried to negotiate peace.
native americans were widely seen as potential allies in the fight against the british.
native americans were largely viewed as a threat or enemy to be destroyed
the revolutionaries ignored native peoples and focused only on british forces
clear my selection

Explanation:

The quote mentions that "almost all revolutionaries in the middle ground viewed them as an enemy to be destroyed" and gives an example of a massacre. This indicates a negative perception of Native Americans as a threat.

Answer:

Native Americans were largely viewed as a threat or enemy to be destroyed