One can conclude from the experience of the Navajo that
A) unity among the Indian tribes of a particular region could prevent white encroachment on Indian lands.
B) the federal government actively attempted to protect Indian cultures from aggressive white settlers.
C) some Indians were able to retain their traditional culture by refusing to trade with whites.
D) the economic power of whites increasingly placed Indians in a dependent and thus weakened position.

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The passage discusses how the Navajo and other Indian tribes were eventually forced to rely on economic dependence on whites, which weakened their position. This is exemplified by the mention of the Navajo becoming involved in the sheep ranching business, which ultimately led to further loss of Navajo lands. The other options (A, B, and C) are not directly supported by the passage.

One Can Conclude from the Experience of the Navajo That