The author's attitude toward the reasons advanced for the restriction on alienability in the Dawes Act at the time of...
Marianneon June 6, 2019
Question 24
Why is the answer to Q24 E instead of D?
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Ravion June 7, 2019
@Marianne-Xiong,
Happy to help. Let's look at (E) and (D).
(D) says, "mildly questioning"
The problem with (D) is that it's too weak of an answer choice, as we know the author disagrees with the reasons advanced for the restriction on alienability in the Dawes Act at the time of its passage. Thus, (D) is out.
(E) says, "highly skeptical"
(E) does a great job in highlighting the author's blatant disagreement with the reasons. The author doesn't believe that they were the real reason for the passing of the Dawes Act. (E) is the correct answer.
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