Why did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman fail in their efforts to convert the Cayuse Indians to Christianity?
A) The Cayuse saw the doctrine of the Trinity as illogical.
B) The Whitmans assumed an air of superiority over the Cayuse.
C) The Cayuse found it impossible to accept the doctrine of transubstantiation.
D) The Whitmans insisted on holding religious services in their home, which conflicted with the religious practices of the Cayuse.

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The Whitmans assumed an air of superiority over the Cayuse, which created conflict and distrust. The Cayuse were also resistant to abandoning their traditional religious practices and beliefs, which further hindered the Whitmans' efforts to convert them to Christianity. While there may have been other theological differences, such as those mentioned in choices A and C, it was ultimately the cultural and relational barriers that were most significant in the failure of the Whitmans' mission. Choice D may have been a minor factor, but it does not fully explain the overall failure of the mission.

Why Did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman Fail in Their Efforts