Question

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. imagine that you are a white american hearing or reading these words in 1830. how might you react? would you react differently as a native american? explain.

Explanation:

As a white American in 1830, one might view the government's policy as a reasonable solution to a perceived "Indian - problem", seeing it as a way to promote national expansion and "civilization". They may believe the government is being generous. As a Native American, the reaction would likely be one of anger, betrayal, and sadness. The idea of being forced from their ancestral lands, with the government's actions framed as benevolent when it is a loss of home and culture, is deeply offensive.

Answer:

As a white American, one might support the government's policy, seeing it as beneficial. As a Native American, one would oppose it due to the loss of homeland and culture.