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What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.

The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.

The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.

The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.

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

It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.

It discusses the speaker’s personal discussions with other chiefs.

It describes an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.

It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.

Which sentence from the passage supports the claim in the 1879 speech by Chief Joseph that actions speak louder than words?

Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.

Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.

I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.

I hope no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.

What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.

It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.

It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.

It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to the White settlers.

Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

At last I was granted permission to come to Washington and bring my friend Yellow Bull and our interpreter with me. I am glad I came.

I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.

Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

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.

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