ARTICLE 9. The said tribes and bands acknowledge their dependence on the Government of the United States, and promise to be friendly with all citizens thereof; and they pledge themselves to commit no depredations on the property of such citizens [or other American Indians]. . . . Nor will they make war on any other tribe, except in self-defence, but will submit all matters of difference between them and other Indians to the Government of the United States, or its agent, for decision, and abide thereby. . . . And the said tribes agree not to shelter or conceal offenders against the United States, but to deliver them up for trial by the authorities. –Point No Point Treaty,

1855 What did this article from the treaty intend to prevent?

A. the tribes’ dependence on the US government
B. the creation of a completely independent tribal government
C. trade between the tribes and the White settlers in the area
D. a treaty between the Washington tribes and tribes from other places