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.As of 1890, we are too recent from the Cherokee removal for our youth to fully grasp the extent of the injustice done to a defenseless group. The truth is being kept from today's young people. Students are not aware that the lands we live on were forcefully taken from a vulnerable population to satisfy the greed of the white man.Which statement about the long-term effects of Cherokee removal does this excerpt best support?
Answer
A
The goals of the US government resulted in a significant loss in the way of life of the Cherokee people.
B
The Cherokee people worked to maintain their oral tradition while placing a new emphasis on education.
C
The choice to adopt American customs had both positive and negative effects on the Cherokee people.
D
The forced relocation to Indian Territory did not have a lasting impact on Cherokee customs or traditions.