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Question 40 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Read the restatement of an excerpt of a letter written by former US soldier John G. Burnett in 1890 about what he witnessed during Cherokee removal.The sadness and gravity of that morning are unforgettable. Chief John Ross offered a prayer, and as the bugle called and the wagons began to move, numerous children stood up, waving farewell to their mountain homes with the heavy knowledge that they were leaving them for good. A significant number of these helpless individuals lacked blankets, and many were forced to leave their homes without shoes.Which description best conveys what Burnett witnessed from the Cherokee people?

Answer
A
hurt and anguish as they were forced off their lands
B
eagerness as they took part in a gold rush in the South
C
hope and high expectations as they moved to a new place
D
confusion as they were unsure what was happening to them
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