How were the policies of massive retaliation and brinkmanship different from previous military policies?

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The house of burgesses was the first a. act of religious toleration in english history. b. elected representative government in the new world. c. place where businessmen could buy and sell stocks in america. d. puritan equivalent of the house of david.

Which of the following acts or treaties tried to american indians?