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."

Transcript of President Andrew Jackson's Message to Congress "On Indian Removal" (1830)How does the phrase "happy consummation" (which is another way to say "a happy conclusion") help contribute to a tone of satisfaction in this excerpt?

  A.

It makes the actions seem like they have affected Jackson emotionally.   B. It makes the actions seem spiritually significant.   C. It makes the actions seem like they will never end.   D. It makes the actions seem good and supported by all.

Answer 1

Correct answer is It makes the actions seem good and supported by all

Answer 2

Answer: D. It makes the actions seem good and supported by all.

By using these words, Jackson is able to make his actions seem good and supported by all. By describing the end of the removal as a "happy consummation," Jackson makes the actions appear positive. He also uses words such as "benevolent" and "pleasure." These words also contribute to the cheerful tone of the statement, and make the actions seem happy and positive.