english 2 midterm

which statement best expresses the central idea of all three passages?

a. Native Americans have been treated very poorly by the U.S. government

what is the definition of void as used in the sentence?

a. not binding

part b- which sentence from passage 1 provides evidence for part a?

b. "although the legislature of the state were qualified to make laws for their own citizens..."

which statement about passage 1 most accurately analyzes the impact of specific words choices on the meaning and tone of Harkin's letter?

b. the formal language throughout the letter shoes that Harkin deserves respect for his intellect and level of education

part a- based on passage 1, with which statement would the author agree?

by forcing the choctaw to leave, the state of mississippi is treating then unfairly

Which sentence from passage 1 provides the ckearest evidence that Harkins is optimistic about a bright future for the Choctaw?

c. "the amid gloom and horrors of the present separation, we are cheered with a hope that ere long we shall reach out destined land..."

which sentence from passage 3 provides the clearest evidence that children were mistreated during the Boarding School Era?

c. "they were forbiden to speak their own language qnd were physically punished if the did so"

what information in the paragraph provides a context clue about the meaning about the word assimilate?

c. the cherokee adopted a republican form of government

how does the text structure in passage 2 and 3 contribute to the authors purpose?

c. the chronology structure shows the progression of how the U.S. treated the native americans

what is the authors purpose in paragraph 2?

c. to inform the reader about the history leading up to the Trail of Tears

which group of words from passage 3 best conveys the idea that some Native American traditions and cultures were taken away?

d. haircuts, language, traditions