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Question 20 • SC-English 3 Honors

Which best describes the historical context of the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

Answer
A
It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.
B
It discusses the speaker’s personal discussions with other chiefs.
C
It describes an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.
D
It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.

Explanation

Chief Joseph’s 1879 speech reflects the conflict between the Nez Perce and the U.S. government, including the government’s broken promises and unfair treatment of Indigenous people. This historical context is best captured by the choice about unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the U.S. government. The speech is not mainly a record of conversations with other chiefs or a detailed account of spiritual beliefs.

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