Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Imagine that you are an American Indian chief living in Indian Territory. Despite all of your efforts, it appears inevitable that the land you live on will be annexed to the United States. To avoid joint statehood with Oklahoma Territory, you support the resolution to draft a constitution for the proposed State of Sequoyah.Why would an American Indian chief in Indian Territory fear joint statehood?
Answer
A
Joint statehood would lead to more loss of sovereignty for American Indians.
B
Joint statehood would cause American Indians to be forced out of Oklahoma.
C
Joint statehood would cause the American military to harass American Indians.
D
Joint statehood would lead to a lowering of tensions between mutual enemies.
Explanation
Joint statehood would combine Indian Territory with Oklahoma Territory under one state government, reducing American Indians’ ability to govern their own lands and affairs. Supporting a separate State of Sequoyah was an effort to preserve more self-government. Therefore, the best answer is A, that joint statehood would lead to more loss of sovereignty for American Indians.
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