Question

What was a cause of conflict between Americans and American Indians in Georgia?

1.White settlers tried to convert the Cherokee to Christianity by force. 2.White settlers insisted that the Cherokee Indians learn English.
3.White settlers invaded Cherokee territory in search of gold.
4.White settlers kidnapped Cherokee Indians to use as slaves.

Answer 1

3.White settlers invaded Cherokee territory in search of gold.

Step-by-step explanation:

At some point in the history of United States, there were tensions between Georgia, (white settlers) and the Cherokee Nation over the control of land.

However, by 1828, the crisis get to a new heights after the discovery of gold near Dahlonega, Georgia, resulting to period known as Georgia Gold Rush, the first gold rush in U.S. history.

During this period, the white settlers, particularly, the gold speculators began trespassing on Cherokee lands, which caused great conflict between Americans and American Indians in Georgia.

Hence, the cause of conflict between Americans and American Indians in Georgia is that, White settlers invaded Cherokee territory in search of gold.