Question

read the quotation from the declaration of independence.
\the king has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless indian savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.\
based on the quotation, which best describes how white male colonists felt about indigenous peoples?
○ white male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of indigenous cultures.
○ white male colonists were sad and resigned toward indigenous tribes.
○ white male colonists were optimistic about their relationships with indigenous tribes
○ white male colonists were empathetic and understanding of indigenous cultures.

Explanation:

The quotation describes Indigenous people as "merciless Indian Savages" with a warfare rule of "undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions". This negative and fearful depiction shows White male colonists' mistrust and fear of Indigenous cultures. The other options (sad/resigned, optimistic, empathetic/understanding) contradict the hostile tone of the quote.

Answer:

A. White male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of Indigenous cultures.