Question

What is the tone of 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. Two important tribes have accepted the provision made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages." Andrew Jackson, annual message to Congress on December 6, 1830" A. Serious and thoughtful B. Dejected and remorseful C. Angry and aggressive D. Confident and business-like

Answer 1

D. Confident and business-like

Answer 2

The answer is:

D. Confident and business-like

When he announces that they were able to remove indians from their lands it was after 30 years of work that they had managed to finally do so. IT´s a confident speech and businesslike because it´s almost like a final results update.