American Indian Issues

Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Satanta's speech?

All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don't want to give away any of it.

In "My Heart Is Bursting," which quote most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions?

I don't want any of the medicine lodges [schools and churches] within the country. I want the children raised as I was.

Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Santana's speech?

I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don't want to settle.

Which excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the cultural view that freedom is essential to happiness?

I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.

You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you. How does Santana's humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?

It assures those who are listening that Santana is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.

I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. Which of Satanta's central ideas do these details most contribute to?

It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.

How does the passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.

How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Chief Joseph adopted a tone of resentment instead?

It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.

In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Satanta use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land?

Satanta directly states this idea throughout his speech.

Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not. Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?

The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them

We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?

The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.

I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Chief Joseph's speech?

They emphasize the fact that Chief Joseph is going to speak candidly from the heart.

Chief Joseph's tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

heartfelt and sincere.

My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to

listen with compassion

Based on Chief Joseph's message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value

peace, tradition, and honesty.

If I had been fighting I would have done it by day and not in the dark. The tone of this sentence can best be described as conveying

pride.

They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

respect for all other people

In "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," it is asserted that conflicts could be reduced if white Americans better understood Native Americans. Which of the following would make this summary more complete?

the fact that Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim

What I have to say will come from my heart, and I will speak with a straight tongue. Based on this quotation, the reader can conclude that the Nez Percé people most believe in

the importance of speaking passionately and honestly.