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Read the excerpt from The Land.

George lost patience and grasped the handle of Mitchell's axe. "Boy, you better answer!" he demanded, but Mitchell in a dangerous move yanked on the axe. George too yanked on the axe in an attempt to twist it from Mitchell's grasp, but then Hammond intervened, stepping between George and Mitchell. George's hand slipped from the axe, but he still tried to get at Mitchell.

In the context of the post–Civil War America setting, Mitchell’s behavior could be considered

A. amusing.
B. typical.
C. embarrassing.
D. foolish.

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Answer:

foolish

Explanation:

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Based on the events of the time - post-Civil war - Mitchell's actions can be said to be D. foolish

Mitchell:

  • Was a Black American
  • Hated Paul because he was of mixed race heritage and colored

George and Hammond were both White and could have seriously injured or even killed Mitchell at the time without much repercussions as this was the dynamics of race relations in the post-Civil War era.

In conclusion therefore, Mitchell was foolish for reacting that way.

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