Please assist with this question, it is the last in my quiz I don't have much time left.

It is important to understand how Indigenous Law fits in with Australian law, including appreciating the history of policies employed against the First Nations. In the late ninteenth century, governments believed that the policy of protectionism would '[BLANK]', by providing Indigenous people with a 'humane' environment in which to live. until their race eventually died out. Select one: 0 a. stem the tide against native savagery O b. smooth the dying pillow O c. extinguish the ames of opposition Q d. stay the persistence of the uncivilised Clear my choice