Question

Which represents Thomas Jefferson's position on American Indians? He thought they could be assimilated so they could help build the American economy. Jefferson thought they should not be trusted to become part of American society. He thought they should share their ideas and influence the culture of white Americans. Jefferson thought that all the American Indians should be moved to the West.

Answer 1

A. He thought they could be assimilated so they could help build the American economy.

Answer 2

"Jefferson thought that all the American Indians should be moved to the West" is accurate. Although the Indian Removal Act was put into place until many years later under Jackson, it was initially Jefferson's idea.