Read the excerpt from "Money to Us Is of No Value." You have talked to us about concessions. It appears strange that you should expect any from us, who have only been defending our just rights against your invasions. Why does the speaker most likely say this?
Answer
A
to persuade the US government to stop invading the tribal land
B
to express concern the US government will not concede to the tribes' demands
C
to emphasize that the land in question rightfully belongs to the tribes
D
to explain why the US government's bargaining methods are strange
Explanation
The speaker says the tribes have been defending their “just rights” against U.S. “invasions.” This frames the land and rights as belonging to the tribes, so they should not be expected to make concessions to those taking them. Choice A best captures that point; the speaker is not mainly criticizing the government’s bargaining methods.
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