How did misunderstanding of the role of doctors lead to the Cayuse War?

Question

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Responses

The Whitmans wanted to be paid, but the Native Americans thought they should heal for free.
The Whitmans wanted to be paid, but the Native Americans thought they should heal for free.

The Native American medicine men would not take patients who did not have a good chance of being healed.
The Native American medicine men would not take patients who did not have a good chance of being healed.

Dr. Whitman refused to help Native Americans patients who would not convert to Christianity.
Dr. Whitman refused to help Native Americans patients who would not convert to Christianity.

Native Americans did not want Dr. Whitman to practice medicine on their people.

Answer 1

The misunderstanding of the role of doctors, particularly in the case of Dr. Marcus Whitman and the Native Americans, contributed to tensions that ultimately led to the Cayuse War. The correct response would be:

Native Americans did not want Dr. Whitman to practice medicine on their people.

This reflects the conflict between the cultural practices and beliefs of the Native Americans regarding healthcare and the intentions and methods of the Whitman mission, leading to significant misunderstandings and resentment.