Which of the Following Statements Describes Perceptions of European/Aboriginal Relationships

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes perceptions of European/Aboriginal relationships following the colonization of Canada?

A) such relationships were considered unacceptable during the early years of colonization, but gradually became more accepted over time
B) Métis women were initially perceived as more "acceptable" as wives for white men, but over time Aboriginal women came to be seen as more "acceptable" as wives
C) such relationships were considered acceptable during the early years of colonization, but gradually came to be defined as unacceptable
D) such relationships were rare among early European settlers of Canada
E) such relationships were considered more acceptable following the development of agriculture than they were during the fur trade