American Indian Issues

30 August 2022
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How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Chief Joseph adopted a tone of resentment instead?
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It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.
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Chief Joseph's tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as
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heartfelt and sincere.
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I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Chief Joseph's speech?
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They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to speak candidly from the heart.
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Satanta's speech?
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I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don't want to settle.
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I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. Which of Satanta's central ideas do these details most contribute to?
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It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.
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Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not. Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?
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The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.
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You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you. How does Satanta's humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?
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It assures those who are listening that Satanta is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.
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My father was chief before me. When a young man, he was called Joseph by Mr. Spaulding, a missionary. He died a few years ago. He left a good name on earth. He advised me well for my people. Based on the idea that Chief Joseph highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe's cultural traditions?
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He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.
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Based on Chief Joseph's message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value
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peace, tradition, and honesty.
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In "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," it is asserted that conflicts could be reduced if white Americans better understood Native Americans. Which of the following would make this summary more complete?
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the fact that Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim