Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

forward and blunt.

angry and sarcastic.

heartfelt and sincere.

neutral and nonchalant.

Read the excerpt from the speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."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 Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s speech?

They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to speak candidly from the heart.

They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to select his words very carefully.

They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to create a mood of great sorrow.

They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to choose words that elicit guilt.

Based on Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value

land, ownership, and friendship.

family, progress, and intellect.

pride, tradition, and ownership.

peace, tradition, and honesty.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." 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 Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe’s cultural traditions?

He feels strongly about sharing them with others in the world.

He feels strongly about remembering them for years to come.

He feels strongly about revising them to be more relevant.

He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?

Man should act cautiously because the Great Spirit is not very forgiving.

The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.

A man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him.

Only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.

How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) adopted a tone of resentment instead?

It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.

It would appear as a request rather than an accusation.

It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative.

It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.

Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?

All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don’t want to give away any of it.

I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper.

I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains.

A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up to the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks.

Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."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 Set'tainte (Satanta)’s central ideas do these details most contribute to?

White settlers and Indigenous peoples must live in peace.

United States’ soldiers threaten the Kiowa tribe’s way of life.

It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.

The Kiowa tribe is going to stubbornly remain on their land.

Read the quotation from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."What I have to say will come from my heart, and I will speak with a straight tongue.Based on this quotation, the reader can conclude that the Nez Percé people most believe in

the importance of speaking passionately and honestly.

the importance of sharing valued traditions with others.

the importance of stating whatever is on their minds.

the importance of choosing their words very carefully.

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."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?

The Nez Percé people seek to preserve their valued cultural traditions.

The Nez Percé people hope to reduce conflict between Indigenous peoples.

The Nez Percé people adhere strongly to human values and morals.

The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.

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