A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism — Test
Question 16 • Honors English III
Read the quotation from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph. Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike—brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Which cultural view is most clearly expressed in this quote?
Answer
A
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
B
Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.
C
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.
D
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
Explanation
Chief Joseph calls for white people to treat Native Americans as they treat one another. He imagines people as brothers sharing one sky, one country, and one government, which expresses the idea that all humans belong to the same world and deserve equal treatment. The quote does not focus on preserving tradition or revering nature.
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