Question
Letter to the Cherokee
"I have no motive, my friends, to deceive you. I am sincerely desirous to promote your welfare. Listen to me, therefore, while I tell you that you cannot remain where you now are. Circumstances that cannot be controlled, and which are beyond the reach of human laws, render it impossible that you can flourish in the midst of a civilized community. You have but one remedy within your reach. And that is, to remove to the West and join your countrymen, who are already established there. And the sooner you do this, the sooner you will commence your career of improvement and prosperity. . . .
As certain as the sun shines to guide you in your path, so certain is it that you cannot drive back the laws of Georgia from among you. Every year will increase your difficulties. Look at the condition of the Creeks. See the collisions which are taking place with them. See how their young men are committing depredations upon the property of our citizens, and are shedding their blood. This cannot and will not be allowed. Punishment will follow, and all who are engaged in these offences must suffer."
(1835)
Question 1
Part A
Based on the information in the letter, which person can be credited for writing it?
Responses
A John RossJohn Ross
B James OglethorpeJames Oglethorpe
C TomochichiTomochichi
D Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson
Question 2
Part B
Which statement BEST explains the reasoning for your answer in Part A.
Responses
A He passed a series of laws that allowed Anglo Americans to enslave Native Americans in Georgia.He passed a series of laws that allowed Anglo Americans to enslave Native Americans in Georgia.
B He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers. He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers.
C He was furious that Anglo-American miners and farmers were taking the land that was set aside for Native Americans in the area.He was furious that Anglo-American miners and farmers were taking the land that was set aside for Native Americans in the area.
D He believed that Native Americans had the right to keep the land that they believed was their ancestral homeland.
"I have no motive, my friends, to deceive you. I am sincerely desirous to promote your welfare. Listen to me, therefore, while I tell you that you cannot remain where you now are. Circumstances that cannot be controlled, and which are beyond the reach of human laws, render it impossible that you can flourish in the midst of a civilized community. You have but one remedy within your reach. And that is, to remove to the West and join your countrymen, who are already established there. And the sooner you do this, the sooner you will commence your career of improvement and prosperity. . . .
As certain as the sun shines to guide you in your path, so certain is it that you cannot drive back the laws of Georgia from among you. Every year will increase your difficulties. Look at the condition of the Creeks. See the collisions which are taking place with them. See how their young men are committing depredations upon the property of our citizens, and are shedding their blood. This cannot and will not be allowed. Punishment will follow, and all who are engaged in these offences must suffer."
(1835)
Question 1
Part A
Based on the information in the letter, which person can be credited for writing it?
Responses
A John RossJohn Ross
B James OglethorpeJames Oglethorpe
C TomochichiTomochichi
D Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson
Question 2
Part B
Which statement BEST explains the reasoning for your answer in Part A.
Responses
A He passed a series of laws that allowed Anglo Americans to enslave Native Americans in Georgia.He passed a series of laws that allowed Anglo Americans to enslave Native Americans in Georgia.
B He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers. He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers.
C He was furious that Anglo-American miners and farmers were taking the land that was set aside for Native Americans in the area.He was furious that Anglo-American miners and farmers were taking the land that was set aside for Native Americans in the area.
D He believed that Native Americans had the right to keep the land that they believed was their ancestral homeland.
Answers
GPT 3.5
Responses
B He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers. This is supported by the statement in the letter that urges the Cherokee to move to the West and join their countrymen who are already established there.
B He wanted the Native Americans to leave the the Southeastern United States to make room for Anglo-American settlers. This is supported by the statement in the letter that urges the Cherokee to move to the West and join their countrymen who are already established there.