Reasons Against Cherokee Resistance
Why did some members of the Cherokee Nation choose not to resist their forced removal?
A
They believed that President Martin Van Buren would support their cause.
B
They trusted President Andrew Jackson to protect their sovereignty.
C
They concluded that the United States was too powerful to defeat militarily.
D
They turned against other members of the Cherokee Nation who advocated for armed resistance.
E
They desired to maintain peaceful relations with the United States.