Question

What is the meaning of this euphemism that Andrew Jackson used in his message to Congress?

". . . send them to land where their existence may be prolonged and perhaps made perpetual."

Andrew Jackson, annual message to Congress on December 6, 1830
A. The U.S. will always consider American Indians as the enemy.
B. The land given to the American Indians will grow under their care.
C. American Indians will be given lands that white people don't want.
D. American Indians will live longer and be stronger on this land.

Answer 1

The answer is C. They sent them there because they wanted the land the indigenous peoples were already on, so they sent them to land they didn't want.

Answer 2

On December 6, 1830, President Andrew Jackson addressed the Congress to relocate the Native American tribes in order to accommodate settlement of American citizens. A euphemism is a polite expression instead of other words that may be hurtful or unpleasant.

Question; What is the meaning of this euphemism that Andrew Jackson used in his message to Congress?

Answer: C. American Indians will be given lands that white people don't want.