Read the following excerpt from Red Jacket's 'We Never Quarrel about Religion.' 'But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great water, and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and had come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat. We took pity on them, granted their request, and they sat down amongst us. We gave them corn and meat; they gave us poison in return.' Based on this excerpt, which of the following best describes the tone of Red Jacket's speech?

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Read the following excerpt from Red Jacket's 'We Never Quarrel about Religion.' <br/><em>'But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great water, and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and had come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat. We took pity on them, granted their request, and they sat down amongst us. We gave them corn and meat; they gave us poison in return.'</em> <br/> Based on this excerpt, which of the following best describes the tone of Red Jacket's speech?





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