Question

Dahlonega Gold Rush Indian Removal Act Treaty of New Echota Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from the study of these topics?

Answer 1

The conflict between the Georgia settlers and the Cherokee Indians was based on conflicting views over land ownership and rights.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the following.

The best conclusion that can be drawn from the study of this topic is that the Treaty of Echota was signed on December 29, 1835, and it represented the ceding of Cherokee land to the government of the United States for a relative compensation.

The problem began when Major Ridge, a Cherokee leader, said that he represented the majority of the Cherokee tribe when in reality, he just represented a small portion of the Native American Cherokee Indians.

The real conflict began in 1830 when mines of gold were discovered in North Georgia and the government passed the Cherokee Removal Bill.