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Analyzing Central Ideas in a Historical Speech

Question 5 • FL-1001345-English 2 B-CR

Which quotation from "We Are Determined Not to Sell Our Lands" provides the clearest reason Sagoyewatha says they are determined not to sell their lands?

Answer
A
"Brother, your application for the purchase of our lands is to our minds very extraordinary."
B
​"They bought them, piece after piece, for a little money paid to a few men in our nation, and not to all our brethren . . ."​
C
"They are fruitful and produce us corn in abundance for the support of our women and children and grass and herbs for our cattle."
D
"Brother, at a late council we requested our agents to tell you that we would not sell our lands . . ."

Explanation

Sagoyewatha says they are determined not to sell because the land provides what their people and animals need. The quotation explains that it produces abundant corn for their women and children, as well as grass and herbs for their cattle. Choice C gives the clearest reason; the other quotations describe the purchase request, past land sales, or the decision not to sell.

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