American Indian Issues – Flashcards
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I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Chief Joseph's speech?
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They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to speak candidly from the heart.
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We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?
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The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.
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My father was chief before me. When a young man, he was called Joseph by Mr. Spaulding, a missionary. He died a few years ago. He left a good name on earth. He advised me well for my people. Based on the idea that Chief Joseph highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe's cultural traditions?
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He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.
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I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. Which of Satanta's central ideas do these details most contribute to?
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It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.
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They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?
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respect for all other people
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Satanta's speech?
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All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don't want to give away any of it.
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In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Satanta use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land?
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Satanta directly states this idea throughout his speech.
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Based on Chief Joseph's message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value
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peace, tradition, and honesty.
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Satanta's speech?
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I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don't want to settle.
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Chief Joseph's tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as
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heartfelt and sincere.
