Question

1. the comments in this passage were originally part of which of the following:

a) a speech before congress
b) a letter to martin van buren
c) his autobiography
d) a newspaper editorial

1. according to president jackson, what was one reason for removing native americans from their lands?

a) to stop the spread of slavery
b) to create new trade routes with europe
c) to open land for white settlement and farming
d) to increase the number of native american reservations

1. president jackson believed that removing native americans would help the southern and western states grow stronger and wealthier

true
false

Explanation:

1. The passage relates to Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy; his comments on this were originally part of a speech to Congress.
2. Andrew Jackson's stated rationale for Indian removal included opening up Native American lands for white settlers to farm and settle on.
3. Jackson argued that removing Native Americans would clear land for development, which he claimed would strengthen and enrich southern and western states.

Answer:

1. A) A speech before Congress
2. C) To open land for white settlement and farming
3. True