Question

the early trade networks, establishment of missions, and construction of military forts in oklahoma territory demonstrated that __________. a. military institutions, economic networks, and religious movements forced american indians to become \civilized\ americans b. religious movements, military institutions, and economic networks failed to encourage many white americans to settle oklahoma c. early economic networks, military institutions, and religious movements each had a powerful influence on oklahoma settlement d. religious movements, economic networks, and military institutions encouraged white americans to respect american indian cultures and practices please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Option A: There is no indication that these elements forced American Indians to become "civilized" Americans. The focus is on their influence on settlement, not assimilation in this forced - civilized sense.
• Option B: The early trade networks (economic), missions (religious), and military forts (military) were factors that likely attracted rather than failed to encourage settlement.
• Option C: The early trade networks (economic), establishment of missions (religious), and construction of military forts (military) all contributed to the settlement of Oklahoma. Each of these elements had an impact on the development and settlement process.
• Option D: There is no evidence in the description that these institutions encouraged respect for American Indian cultures. The description is more about their role in settlement.

Answer:

C. early economic networks, military institutions, and religious movements each had a powerful influence on Oklahoma settlement