Question

analyzing meaning and tone in informational text: mastery test. telling all americans stories: introduction to indigenous heritage excerpt from national park service. there are many stories about the first people who lived on the north - american continent. one holds that the great spirit who collected dust from the four winds to create the comanche people. the ancestors of american indians, alaska natives and native hawaiians were dispersed to the lands that have since become the united states. there are many diverse tribes and ethnic groups with distinct languages, customs, and traditions. long before europeans, africans, and asians settled in north america, sovereign societies shared the continent through complex and frequently negotiated networks of alliances, confederacies, intermarriage, treaties, and trade agreements. like most civilizations, periods of peace and prosperity were disrupted by periods of violence, warfare, and disease. through times of stability and upheaval, these groups preserved their collective histories and memories through rich oral traditions. select the correct answer. which detail best supports the tone in the passage? a. these groups preserved their collective histories and memories through rich oral traditions b. the great spirit who collected dust from the four winds to create the comanche people c. periods of peace and prosperity were disrupted d. indigenous to the lands that have since become the united states. reset next

Explanation:

The tone of the passage seems to be one of respect for the rich cultural - heritage and resilience of indigenous peoples. Option A emphasizes the preservation of collective histories and memories through oral traditions, which aligns well with a tone of respect for indigenous cultures. Option B is a creation myth, Option C focuses on disruption, and Option D is a statement about origin. Option A best supports a tone of respect and appreciation for indigenous heritage.

Answer:

A. "these groups preserved their collective histories and memories through rich oral traditions"