And is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it
more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? Rightly considered, the policy of the General Government toward the red man is not only liberal, but generous. He is unwilling to submit to the laws of the States and mingle with their population. To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, the General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement. What is suggested by this excerpt?
A. The plan is an unhappy but needed compromise.
B. American Indians and white settlers place different values on land.
C. White settlers have an inferior society to that of American Indians.
D. White people know what's best for the American Indians.
