Question

read this paragraph.
“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.”
— transcript of president andrew jackson’s message to congress “on indian removal” (1830)
how does the word “benevolent” (which means “doing something kind for the good of others”) help contribute to a tone of satisfaction in this excerpt?
a. it suggests that jackson is involved in the action personally.
b. it suggests that jackson is doing something at great personal cost.
c. it suggests that jackson is doing something proper.
d. it suggests that jackson is not concerned about the effects of his decision.

Explanation:

The word "benevolent" means doing something kind for the good of others. In the context of the paragraph, it suggests that Jackson is doing something proper as he is pursuing a policy that is presented in a positive light (giving pleasure to announce, approaching a happy consummation). Options A (involved personally - no indication of personal involvement), B (at great personal cost - no mention of cost), and D (not concerned - contradicts the positive tone) are incorrect.

Answer:

C. It suggests that Jackson is doing something proper.