John Ridge wrote to Stand Watie about his frustration with the Cherokee people who tried to make a deal with the US government, stating, “As I have said before, we shall live to tread on the necks of traitors”

Ilian Andreev asked Apr 5, 2023

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John Ridge wrote to Stand Watie about his frustration with the Cherokee people who tried to make a deal with the US government, stating, “As I have said before, we shall live to tread on the necks of traitors” (4). Ridge’s language is severe.

Which revision of the last sentence most effectively frames the quotation?

Ridge is clearly concerned with identifying and punishing those he considers traitors.
Ridge tries hard to convince Watie not to make a deal with the US government.
Ridge has strong opinions about Cherokee people who try to make a deal with the US government.
Ridge’s harsh language shows that he is not sympathetic to traitors and thinks they will be defeated.