Who was Helen Hunt Jackson and what was her stance on Native American issues?

Helen Hunt Jackson was a prominent author and advocate for Native American rights in the late 19th century. Her most significant work, "A Century of Dishonor," was published in 1881 and provided a detailed account of the injustices faced by Native Americans at the hands of the U.S. government and settlers. Jackson's writings served to raise public awareness about the broken treaties and the mistreatment of Native tribes, positioning her as a passionate critic of the government's policies.

While she did advocate for the assimilation of Native Americans into American society, this stance was rooted in her belief that assimilation was a means to protect Native American rights and improve their situation in the face of ongoing injustices. She believed that by integrating Native Americans into mainstream culture, they could gain better access to rights and protections. Thus, her work was both a critique of the government's negligence and an endeavor to promote policies that would better the lives of Native Americans through assimilation.

This nuanced perspective—where she criticized government treatment while also advocating for assimilation—makes the correct answer particularly fitting. Other options either mischaracterize her intent or fail to capture the complexity of her views on Native American issues, such as portraying her as indifferent or solely focused on cultural preservation without recognizing her dual approach in