It is not D, hunter gatherer societies were peaceful and additionally, they did not interact with other hunter gatherer bands often, so they had no need for a military. The correct answer is C, respected elders.
Roosevelt was referring to the
significance of the Battle of San Juan
as it brought an end to the Spanish American War. Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt
led his “Rough Riders” up the San Juan Heights against heavy artillery fire to
help end the Spanish-American War.