What did the missionaries to the Pacific Northwest Americans do that hindered their missionary efforts
A: They argued with and criticized other missionaries and belittled the Native Americans
B: They refused to learn the Native American languages because they believed they were uncivilized
C: They taught Native American that they could practice their own religion along with Christianity
D: They would not let Native Americans interact with settlers moving into the region
A: They argued with and criticized other missionaries and belittled the Native Americans
To determine which option hindered the missionary efforts in the Pacific Northwest, we need to analyze each option:
Option A: They argued with and criticized other missionaries and belittled the Native Americans.
While conflict among missionaries and negative attitudes towards Native Americans could create tension and hinder cooperation, it may not be the primary factor hindering missionary efforts.
Option B: They refused to learn the Native American languages because they believed they were uncivilized.
This option suggests that the missionaries did not make an effort to communicate with the Native Americans on their own terms. Language barriers can make it challenging to convey religious teachings effectively, hindering missionary efforts.
Option C: They taught Native Americans that they could practice their own religion along with Christianity.
Promoting the idea that Native Americans could practice their own religion alongside Christianity actually goes against the typical missionary approach, which often emphasizes the conversion to Christianity as the primary goal.
Option D: They would not let Native Americans interact with settlers moving into the region.
If the Native Americans were isolated from the settlers, they would have limited exposure to Christianity and the missionaries. This isolation could hinder the spread of the religious teachings.
Based on this analysis, it appears that option B, refusing to learn the Native American languages, may have hindered the missionary efforts the most. By neglecting to learn the Native American languages, the missionaries would have struggled to effectively communicate their teachings and build meaningful relationships with the Native Americans.