Question

which quote from \my heart is bursting\ best summarizes the message of settainte (satanta)s speech?

all of the land south of the arkansas belongs to the kiowas and the comanches, and i dont want to give away any of it.
i want you to understand well what i say. write it on paper.
i have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains.
a long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when i go up to the river i see camps of soldiers on its banks.

Explanation:

Analyze the central message of Satanta's speech

In "My Heart Is Bursting," Kiowa chief Set'tainte (Satanta) delivers a powerful defense of his people's sovereignty, freedom, and connection to their ancestral lands. The core argument of his speech is his refusal to surrender their territory or accept confinement to a reservation.

Evaluate the given quotes

• "All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don't want to give away any of it." directly states his central claim regarding land ownership and his refusal to yield it.
• "I want you to understand well what I say..." is a rhetorical appeal for clear communication, not a summary of the message.
• "I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation..." identifies a threat but does not summarize his response or message.
• "A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers..." provides historical context and contrasts past freedom with present military encroachment, but is less comprehensive than his direct refusal to give up the land.

Determine the best summary quote

The first option best encapsulates his primary message: asserting ancestral ownership over the territory and declaring a firm refusal to cede any of it to the US government.

Answer:

• (A) All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don't want to give away any of it. (Correct answer)
• (B) I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper.
• (C) I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains.
• (D) A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up to the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks.