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We are aware that force is talked of, but is nothing more
as yet, and it is our opinion that it will not be carried into
effect, either by the United States or the State of Georgia.
This great Nation, this land of the oppressed, this land of
civil and religious liberty, will not disgrace itself; by
driving away with the point of the bayonet a few handfuls
of Indians, and for what? for a small tract of country, and
because these Indians, by their smallness, are unable to
defend it.
Activity
-"New Echota,"
Cherokee Phoenix, 1828-
How does the author use evidence to support logos in
this excerpt?
The author shares his expert opinion that force "will
not be carried into effect" to calm the Cherokee
people's worries.
The author cites the fact that it is a "small tract of
country" to highlight that this particular land is not
even worth fighting for.
O The author emphasizes US devotion to "civil and
religious liberty" to make the point that seizing the
land would defy these values.
The author states that Cherokee leaders "are
aware that force is talked of" to prove that he is
knowledgeable and trustworthy.