Why did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman fail in their efforts to convert the Cayuse Indians to Christianity?
A) The Cayuse saw the doctrine of the Trinity as illogical.
B) The Whitmans assumed an air of cultural superiority over the Cayuse.
C) The Cayuse found it impossible to accept the doctrine of transubstantiation.
D) The Whitmans insisted on holding religious services in their home, which conflicted with the religious practices of the Cayuse.

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The Whitmans failed in their efforts to convert the Cayuse Indians largely because they assumed an air of cultural superiority, which alienated the Cayuse and hindered their missionary work.

Why Did Narcissa and Marcus Whitman Fail in Their Efforts