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"So that Christianity is not like to gain much ground among the Savages, till the Colonies are ftrengthened by a great Number of Inhabitants, Artifans and workmen, and then the Treaty betwixt the Barbarians and us fhould be freer, and extended to all Europeans: But chiefly it fhould be endeavour'd to fix the Barbarians to a certain dwelling Place, and introduce our Cuftoms and Laws amongft them, further'd by the Affiftance of zealous People in Europe, Colleges might be founded to breed up the young Savages in the Chriffian Faith, which might in time contribute very much to the Converflon of their Country-men. This is a very proper Method without doubt, to ftrengthen the Temporal and Spiritual Intereffs of the Colonies; but the generality of Mankind are bent upon Gain and Traffick, and are little concern'd to procure God's Bleffing upon them, and endeavour the advancement of his Glory."—Louis Hennepin, from A New Discovery of a Vast Country in America, 17th century


The excerpt foreshadows which of the following trends in the exchange between colonists and native peoples?


Development of a fixed policy regarding indigenous people

Ignoring of established treaties in favor of economic gain

Inclusion of natives in their choice of dwelling places

Use of religious interaction to aid trade and economic growth

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Answer:

use of religious interaction

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage talked a lot about religion, so that made the most sense.

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