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:

To determine the central idea, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The paragraph states "no consideration whatever can induce us to sell the lands", and money is of no value to them. This matches the idea that they won't sell land for any money.
• Option 2: The paragraph doesn't mention the US government's valuation of land, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: This is a detail, not the central idea. The main point isn't just about the land providing sustenance, but about not selling it.
• Option 4: The paragraph says they hope to point out a way to remove settlers, not that they want to talk to settlers about leaving.

Answer:

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