In 1877, President Rutherford Hayes addressed the American approach to dealing with Native Americans, saying:

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President Rutherford Hayes acknowledged that Indian wars were caused by broken promises and acts of injustice committed by the American government. This suggests that he recognized the need for the U.S. to alter its approach and treat Native Americans with greater respect and fairness, rather than resorting to violent and harmful tactics such as those described in options A, B, and C. Option D, which suggests removing Native Americans from their tribes, also perpetuates a harmful and unjust colonial mentality.

In 1877, President Rutherford Hayes Addressed the American Approach to Dealing