Question

read the first paragraph from \money to us is of no value.
money to us is of no value, and to most of us unknown; no consideration whatever can induce us to sell the lands on which we get sustenance for our women and children. we hope we may be allowed to point out a mode by which your settlers may be easily removed and peace thereby obtained.
which best describes a central idea of this paragraph?
the tribes do not want to sell their land for any amount of money.
the tribes do not believe the us government values the land it has.
the tribes live on land that provides sustenance to their women and children.
the tribes want to talk to the settlers about leaving the land the settlers are on.

Explanation:

The paragraph opens by stating money is worthless/unknown to the group, then emphasizes no amount of money will make them sell their land (critical for their family's sustenance), and closes with a note on removing settlers for peace. The core central idea is their refusal to sell their land for any money, as this is the overarching, definitive claim. Other options are supporting details, not the main central idea.

Answer:

A. The tribes do not want to sell their land for any amount of money.