Read the excerpt from "We Are Determined Not to Sell

Our Lands."

Brother, we know that great men, as well as great
nations, have different interests and different minds and
do not see the same light-but we hope our answer will
be agreeable to you and your employers.

Why does Sagoyewatha most likely say this?

A. to acknowledge the conflicting perspectives in
regard to land rights

B. to explain that the tribes want a different way of life
than the settlers

C. to acknowledge that the tribes are made of great
men and great minds

D. to explain why the tribes ultimately reject the offer
from the United States

1 answer

Sagoyewatha most likely says this to:

A. to acknowledge the conflicting perspectives in regard to land rights

His statement reflects an understanding that different groups have varying interests and worldviews, which is relevant to the discussion about land rights and the differing opinions between the tribes and settlers.