Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution.We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an Eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the Confederacy.In this quotation, Dekanawidah is suggesting that
Answer
A
a bird will watch out for potential threats and warn the Nation.
B
someone will always watch from the top of the Tree of Long Leaves.
C
the Great Creator, who dwells in the heavens, will keep the Iroquois safe.
D
the Iroquois nation will protect itself by carefully watching out for danger.
Explanation
The eagle represents the Confederacy’s watchfulness: it looks far ahead and warns the people when danger approaches. The passage therefore suggests that the Iroquois nation will protect itself by carefully watching out for danger, rather than relying on a literal bird or a person stationed in a tree.
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