Question

Which of the following details from the letter best supports the answer to Part A?

A) "knowing that you readily sympathize with the distressed of every country, I confidently throw myself upon your indulgence" (Paragraph 3)

B) "Yet it is said that our present movements are own voluntary acts - such is not the case" (Paragraph 7)

C) "The man who said that he would plant a stake and draw a line around us, that never should be passed, was the first to say he could not guard the lines" (Paragraph 8)

D) "I ask you in the name of justice, for repose for myself and for my injured people. Let us alone - we will not harm you, we want rest." (Paragraph 9)

Answer 1

The correct option is A.

Explanation:

• "knowing that you readily sympathize with the distressed of every country, I confidently throw myself upon your indulgence."
• The letter was written by George W. Harkins, chief of the Choctaw tribe.
• He writes this letter to speak against the brutal behavior of the Indians.
• He said that the American legislature should have clear and equal rights for all citizens.