Question

read the excerpt from \money to us is of no value.\
you have talked to us about concessions. it appears strange that you should expect any from us, who have only been defending our just rights against your invasions.
why does the speaker most likely say this?

• to express concern the us government will not concede to the tribes demands
• to emphasize that the land in question rightfully belongs to the tribes
• to explain why the us governments bargaining methods are strange
• to persuade the us government to stop invading the tribal land

Explanation:

The excerpt states the speaker (from a tribe) is defending their "just rights against your invasions" and finds it strange the US expects concessions from them. Let's analyze each option:

• First option: The speaker is talking about their own stance, not worrying about US conceding to tribes’ demands. Eliminate.
• Second option: The speaker says they are defending their just rights (implying the land is theirs) and it's strange for US to expect concessions. This emphasizes the land rightfully belongs to the tribes.
• Third option: The speaker finds the US expecting concessions strange, not explaining US bargaining methods. Eliminate.
• Fourth option: The focus is on concessions and rights, not directly persuading to stop invasions (though invasions are mentioned, the main point is about concessions and rightful ownership). Eliminate.

Answer:

B. to emphasize that the land in question rightfully belongs to the tribes