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 phrase "happy consummation" (which is another way to say "a
happy conclusion") help contribute to a tone of satisfaction in this excerpt?
A. It makes the actions seem like they have affected Jackson
emotionally
B. It makes the actions seem spiritually significant.
C. It makes the actions seem good and supported by all.
D. It makes the actions seem like they will never end