Which best states the american indian policies of presidents thomas jefferson and andrew jackson? a. jefferson supported assimilation, while jackson supported removal. b. jefferson supported removal, while jackson supported assimilation. c. both presidents supported assimilation rather than removal. d. both presidents supported removal rather than assimilation.

D. Both presidents supported removal rather than assimilation. Thomas Jefferson's private letters indicate from 1803 onwards he supported a policy of removal for the Indians. President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act and this is a strong indication that he too, supported removal of the Indians. So of the 4 available options, only option "D. Both presidents supported removal rather than assimilation.", reflects reality.