What Was the Attitude of Secretary of War Henry Knox

What was the attitude of Secretary of War Henry Knox toward Indian claims to land west of the Appalachian Mountains?

A) Indians had rights to the soil not affected by a treaty between England and the United States.
B) Mineral rights could be retained even when the government sold or granted land to individuals.
C) Only the United States could decide who occupied the land.
D) Reservations should be provided for Indians.