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Which of the following statements best describes the authors’ point of view?
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Answer:Incorrect. The answer is B, Our objections do not influence the U.S. government’s decisions.
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Which of these terms best describes the authors’ opinion of Chickasaw actions toward the U.S.?
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What is one reason cited by the authors that the Chickasaw would like to stay on the east side of the Mississippi River?
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Answer:Incorrect. The answer is D, to have distance from rival tribes.
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What is one concern expressed by the authors?
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Question 5
What is the authors’ purpose in this passage?
Sample Answer: The authors are explaining why they disagree with the U.S. government’s policy to move them from their land. The authors show their point of view, that they have been loyal to the U.S. government, but the government is not being fair to them. Their purpose is to stop the U.S. government from moving them off their land.