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

Responses
A The Native Americans refused to vote because of conflicts over land ownership.The Native Americans refused to vote because of conflicts over land ownership.
B The Native Americans did not believe they were affected by U.S. government decisions.The Native Americans did not believe they were affected by U.S. government decisions.
C The Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.The Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.
D The Native Americans did not support the United States’ desire to expand west of the Mississippi River.

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