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Question
What did the missionaries to the Pacific Northwest Native Americans do that hindered their missionary efforts?
(1 point)
Responses

They argued with and criticized other missionaries and belittled the Native Americans.
They argued with and criticized other missionaries and belittled the Native Americans.

They refused to learn the Native American languages because they believed they were uncivilized.
They refused to learn the Native American languages because they believed they were uncivilized.

They taught the Native Americans that they could practice their own religion along with Christianity.
They taught the Native Americans that they could practice their own religion along with Christianity.

They would not let Native Americans interact with settlers moving into the region.
They would not let Native Americans interact with settlers moving into the region.

Answer 1

The response that best describes what hindered the missionaries' efforts in the Pacific Northwest is:

They refused to learn the Native American languages because they believed they were uncivilized.

This lack of understanding and communication severely limited their ability to effectively share their message and build relationships with the Native American communities.