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 doing something at great personal
cost
B. It suggests that Jackson is involved in the action personally.
C. It suggests that Jackson is doing something proper.
D. It suggests that Jackson is not concerned about the effects of his
decision