Question 20 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not. Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?
Answer
A
The Nez Percé people seek to preserve their valued cultural traditions.
B
The Nez Percé people adhere strongly to human values and morals.
C
The Nez Percé people hope to reduce conflict between Indigenous peoples.
D
The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.
Explanation
The speaker directly challenges the idea that Indigenous people are like wild animals and promises to explain what their people are like. This supports the idea that the Nez Percé want settlers to understand them better. Choice D best states that central idea.
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