Question

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.
Which statement best describes how Jackson's word choice affects the tone
of this passage?

A. Jackson's use of the word "Government" gives the passage a
pleased tone.

B. Jackson's use of the word "pursued" gives the passage an angry
tone.

C. Jackson's use of the word "benevolent" gives the passage a self-
satisfied tone.

D. Jackson's use of the word "removal" gives the passage an
aggressive tone.

Answer 1

Which statement best describes how Jackson's word choice affects the tone

of this passage?

C. Jackson's use of the word "benevolent" gives the passage a self-

satisfied tone.

Answer 2

Answer: The right answer is the C) Jackson's use of the word "benevolent" gives the passage a self-satisfied tone.

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that in this excerpt from President Andrew Jackson's message to Congress "On Indian Removal" (1830), the use of the word "benevolent" clearly gives it a tone of self-satisfaction, since the politician is describing the infamous removal of Indian tribes from their native territories as kindly and compassionate. By doing so, he is justifying and legitimizing the expulsion of the Indians from their states.