Read these sentences from the text.The relationships Native American tribes had built with each other became tenuous as the mounting pressure coming from European settlers threatened to destroy their ways of life. This sparked many skirmishes between tribes over hunting land that was becoming more and more scarce as Europeans continued to settle further into the West.Based on these sentences, what does the word tenuous mean?

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

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Read these sentences from the text.The relationships Native American tribes had built with each other became tenuous as the mounting pressure coming from European settlers threatened to destroy their ways of life. This sparked many skirmishes between tribes over hunting land that was becoming more and more scarce as Europeans continued to settle further into the West.Based on these sentences, what does the word “tenuous” mean?

A	cooperative
B	pleasant
C	weak
D	surprising

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -While Native Americans and English settlers in the New England territories first attempted a mutual relationship based on trade and a shared dedication to spirituality, soon disease and other conflicts led to a deteriorated relationship and, eventually, the First Indian War.

Detailed explanation-2: -FAQ Category. The relationship between federally recognized tribes and the United States is one between sovereigns, i.e., between a government and a government.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the colonial period, Native Americans had a complicated relationship with European settlers. They resisted the efforts of the Europeans to gain more of their land and control through both warfare and diplomacy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gestures and body language were used as an early form of communication. With an increase in contact, some traders, trappers, and Native Americans evolved into translators as they learned the language of one another. Another obstacle in communication was the manner in which the two groups respected others as they spoke.

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