It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the

benevolent policy of the Government, steadily pursued for

nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians

beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy

consummation. Two important tribes have accepted the

provision made for their removal at the last session of

Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce

the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious

advantages

Which words from the excerpt most contribute to the positive tone?

O

A. "policy" and "provision"

B. "removal" and "beyond white settlements"

O

O

C. "steadily pursued" and "the last session"

O

D. "benevolent' and 'advantages"

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Akira Gibbs

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26 May, 07:27

It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the

benevolent policy of the Government, steadily pursued for

nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians

beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy

consummation. Two important tribes have accepted the

provision made for their removal at the last session of

Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce

the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious

advantages

Which words from the excerpt most contribute to the positive tone?

O

A. "policy" and "provision"

B. "removal" and "beyond white settlements"

O

O

C. "steadily pursued" and "the last session"

O

D. "benevolent' and 'advantages"

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Yuliana Casey · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer for this question is A. "policy" and "provision".

Explanation: Because, the excerpt talks about how the two tribes have accepted the provision made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages. Also because, Congress has given pleasure to announce that the benevolent policy of the government, steadily pursued for nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians beyond white settlements is approaching to a happy consummation.