Pontiac promised Native Americans, "Ye could live as ye did live before knowing them—before those whom ye call your brothers had come upon your lands." How did this statement rally Native Americans to attack British forts in the Ohio country? A. The statement rallied Native Americans by urging them to ally with the French against the British.

B. Native Americans forced a new peace treaty and trade terms from the British.

C. The statement led Native Americans to settle wilderness west of the British colonies.

D. The statement encouraged the Native Americans to drive the British off the land.