Question

“The only way to stop this evil is for all the red men to unite in claiming a common and equal right to the land, as it was at first, and should be yet. Before, the land never was divided, but belonged to all, for the use of each person. No group had a right to sell, not even to each other, much less to strangers who want all and will not do with less.”

–Tecumseh
10. Which of the following statements best describes Tecumseh’s feelings about western settlement?
a. White settlers should sell land to Native Americans.
b. Native Americans should unite to oppose white settlement.
c. Native Americans and white settlers should be allowed to dived and sell land.
d. White settlers should compromise by giving some land to Native Americans and selling more desirable land.

Answer 1

Tecumseh's stance reflected in the quote advocates for the unity of Native Americans to oppose white settlement, as land was deemed a common resource not to be sold.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tecumseh's feelings about western settlement are clearly expressed in his conviction that the land belongs to all Native Americans collectively and should not be sold or divided, especially not to outsiders who would claim it all for themselves. The reflection of this attitude is best summarized by option b. Native Americans should unite to oppose white settlement. Tecumseh's outrage was rooted in the historical context of White settlers encroaching on Native American lands, often violating treaties and agreements, and the federal government's failure to uphold these treaties. He believed that the land was a common resource that should not be sold, and he considered it necessary for all Native Americans to come together in defense of their shared rights to the land.

Answer 2

b

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