Read this passage from Andrew Jackson's message to Congress "On Indian
Removal":
It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the
benevolent policy of the Government, steadily pursued for
nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians
beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy
consummation
Which statement best describes how Jackson's word choice affects the tone
of this passage?
O
A. Jackson's use of the phrase "steadily pursued" gives the passage
an upbeat tone.
O
B. Jackson's use of the phrase "a happy consummation" gives the
passage a satisfied tone.
O
C. Jackson's use of the phrase "steadily pursued" gives the passage
a predatory tone
O
D. Jackson's use of the phrase "nearly thirty years" gives the passage
a weary tone