Early in the war, American Indians living in Indian Territory disagreed on which side to take. Which of the following best describes the split that occurred?

A.groups split along religious lines (Christians vs. non-Christians)
B.groups split along tribal lines (Cherokee/Chickasaw vs. Seminoles/Creek/Choctaw)
C.groups split on ethnic lines (full blood vs. mixed blood)
B?

How can history be urgent?? <g>

I assume you mean the American Civil War?

B is correct.

Haha ,sorry about the urgent. I usually have to hurry when I post these, sorry. LOL

Thank you

You're welcome.

To determine the best answer among the given options, we need to analyze the historical context. During the American Civil War, Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) was home to several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Seminole, Creek, and Choctaw.

Examining the options, we can eliminate Option A - groups splitting along religious lines (Christians vs. non-Christians). Religion did play a role in Native American communities, but it was not the primary determinant in their decision to support either the Union or the Confederacy.

Option C - groups splitting on ethnic lines (full blood vs. mixed blood) is also unlikely to be the best answer. While there were discussions and divisions within Native American communities regarding traditional practices versus assimilation into Euro-American culture, this division was not the primary factor in their decision-making during the Civil War.

This leaves us with Option B - groups splitting along tribal lines (Cherokee/Chickasaw vs. Seminole/Creek/Choctaw). This divide aligns more closely with historical accounts. Different tribal nations within Indian Territory had different perspectives on the war and diverging relationships with the federal government. Some tribes, mainly the Cherokee and Chickasaw, initially allied with the Confederacy, while others, particularly the Seminole, Creek, and Choctaw, had a more complex or neutral stance, leaning towards the Union.

Therefore, the best answer to your question is B - groups split along tribal lines (Cherokee/Chickasaw vs. Seminole/Creek/Choctaw).