Which statement best explains the lack of voting activity by Native Americans in the United States before the Civil War?

Responses

AThe Native Americans refused to vote because of conflicts over land ownership.

BThe Native Americans did not believe they were affected by U.S. government decisions.

CThe Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.

DThe Native Americans did not support the United States’ desire to expand west of the Mississippi River.

CThe Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.