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Apess claims that Native Americans in New England are the "most mean, abject, miserable race of beings in the world." Which of the following is NOT a reason he offers as an explanation for their misery ?
Correct answer: C. They are legally denied the right to engage in commerce.
- A. They are victimized by corrupt Indian Agents appointed by the government.
- B. They are not provided with adequate education.
- C. They are legally denied the right to engage in commerce.
- D. Native American women have been seduced and abandoned by white men.
Explanation
Apess attributes Native American misery to exploitation by government agents, inadequate education, and the abuse of Native women by white men. The claim about a legal ban on commerce is not one of the explanations he offers here.
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