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Which of the following best characterizes the beliefs of Christian missionaries sent to Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest?
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Native Americans should adopt white cultural practices in order to become Christian.
Native Americans should adopt white cultural practices in order to become Christian.

The entire world pulsed with spiritual power that flowed through all living things.
The entire world pulsed with spiritual power that flowed through all living things.

There were spiritual beings who were willing to share their powers with humans.
There were spiritual beings who were willing to share their powers with humans.

Young people should seek the guidance of a spirit helper in order to be successful in life.
Young people should seek the guidance of a spirit helper in order to be successful in life.
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Answer 1

The best characterization of the beliefs of Christian missionaries sent to Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest is:

Native Americans should adopt white cultural practices in order to become Christian.

This reflects the common missionary approach during that time, which often involved the belief that conversion to Christianity required not just a change in spiritual beliefs but also the adoption of European-American cultural norms and practices.