Read the final sentences of the Iroquois Constitution.“Cast not over your shoulder behind you the warnings of the nephews and nieces should they chide you for any error or wrong you may do, but return to the way of the Great Law which is just and right. Look and listen for the welfare of the whole people and have always in view not only the present but also the coming generations, even those whose faces are yet beneath the surface of the ground—the unborn of the future Nation.”Which is the best summary of this conclusion?
Answer
A
The Lords of the Iroquois Nation must listen to advice from the younger generation and follow it without question.
B
The Lords of the Iroquois Nation should work to make life better for their children because they are the future of the Nation.
C
The Lords of the Iroquois Nation must work with all the current members of the tribe and help them raise the future generation.
D
The Lords of the Iroquois Nation should listen to the counsel of the younger generation and keep in mind the welfare of future generations.
Explanation
The conclusion tells the Lords to listen when younger people point out an error, return to the just way of the Great Law, and consider the welfare of everyone, including unborn generations. Choice D best captures both ideas: listening to the younger generation’s counsel and keeping future generations in mind. Choice A goes too far by saying they must follow that advice without question.
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