Question

today, most of the tribes that were removed to indian territory are now located in the state of oklahoma. more than 38 native american nations are based there, including the modern choctaw, cherokee, chickasaw, muscogee, and seminole nations. in 1985, the cherokee nation elected its first woman to lead the nation, principal chief wilma mankiller. her great - grandfather survived the trail of tears. read what she said about remembering the trail of tears. then follow the instructions below. principal chief wilma mankiller, 1993 we had already settled this land for many years before the whites even arrived. although it is so crucial for us to focus on the good things—our determination, our language and culture, the rebirth of tribal communities—it is also important that we never forget what happened to our people on the trail of tears. crucial: essential based on the passage above, click to correct any errors in the text. wilma mankiller says that it is not important for the cherokee people to remember their strength and determination, their culture, and their community. mankiller also says that at the same time it is important for people to remember the suffering and injustice of the trail of tears.

Explanation:

The error is in the claim that Mankiller said it is "not important" to remember Cherokee strength, determination, culture, and community. Her actual statement emphasizes it is crucial (essential) to focus on these positive elements, while also noting the importance of remembering the Trail of Tears.

Answer:

Correct the phrase "not important" to important so the text reads:
Wilma Mankiller says that it is important for the Cherokee people to remember their strength and determination, their culture, and their community. Mankiller also says that at the same time it is important for people to remember the suffering and injustice of the Trail of Tears.