Question

Which event most likely made the state of Georgia more anxious to remove the Cherokee tribe from their homeland?

A. The discovery of gold in Georgia
B. An outbreak of smallpox within the tribe
C. Help given to runaway slaves by the Cherokee tribe
D. A surge of Spanish missionaries into the tribe

Answer 1

The answer is 'A'

The discovery of gold in Georgia.

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Answer 2

For years white settlers had been harassing the Cherokees by stealing their livestock, burning their towns and squatting on their lands. In 1829, gold was discovered on Cherokee lands. More people flocked to Georgia and efforts to remove the Cherokees escalated.