“[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.”

Which best describes the colonists' attitude toward American Indians?
fearful and mistrusting
sad and resigned
optimistic but wary
empathetic and understanding

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“[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.”

Which best describes the colonists' attitude toward American Indians?
fearful and mistrusting
sad and resigned
optimistic but wary
empathetic and understanding

wolfmaster · Answer

any body can help!

mxddi3 · Answer

so when you read that, does it sound as if they are excited and eager for the American Indians to be there, or are you not sure?

wolfmaster · Answer

not sure

ramen · Answer

What do you think? Try making a guess.

wolfmaster · Answer

I just guessed

mxddi3 · Answer

look at the words being used. 
"merciless Indian Savages" 
"undistinguished destruction" 
does this sound good or bad to you?

wolfmaster · Answer

bad

mxddi3 · Answer

yes. so we can get rid of option D. 
have you made a guess yet as to which you think is correct? If so, do you mind stating it for me so i know what you need help with?

wolfmaster · Answer

yes, I think it's A.

mxddi3 · Answer

@ramen 
ok i was leaning A as well, but i will get another opinion

ramen · Answer

Yes I agree with A. Out of all the choices I feel this fits tha vibe.