How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Chief Joseph adopted a tone of
resentment instead? It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea. It would appear as a request rather than an accusation. It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative. It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.
Answer: It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.
In "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," Chief Joseph adopts a tone that reflects the sadness he feels at the state of affairs. Although the tone is not conciliatory, it also does not sound accusatory or full of resentment. This is probably because he was interested in convincing people to listen to him. If he had adopted a tone of resentment, his statements would sound like accusations, instead of pleas. It is likely that less people would have been interested in listening to him in that case.
