Question

A Supreme Court decision in 1832 found Georgia had violated the sovereignty of the Cherokee

people. Still, President Jackson pushed for their removal. This caused the Cherokee to divide into
two groups, those who wanted to move and those who wanted to continue to fight for their homes.
In 1835, a small group in favor of relocation signed a treaty agreeing to move in exchange for five
million dollars. The group did not have the approval of Chief John Ross. The Cherokee nation
continued to protest the treaty until 1838, when President Martin Van Buren ordered the U.S. Army
to remove the Native Americans. This led to the journey that became known as the Trail of Tears.
Which of the following statements BEST explains the author's purpose for including the paragraph
in "Georgia: A Desirable Home"?
A
B
C
D
The author wanted to inform the reader of the state guidelines for entry into the
lottery.
The author wanted to reveal how the state unfairly limited entries into the land
lottery.
The author wanted the reader to understand the connection between the land
lottery and slavery.
The author wanted to provide information regarding the various sizes of the
land lots distributed through the lottery.

Answer 1

The author included the passage to highlight the historical events that led to the Trail of Tears and to describe the impact of federal policies on the Cherokee Nation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph from "Georgia: A Desirable Home" detailing the Supreme Court's decision in 1832, President Jackson's push for the Cherokee removal despite the ruling, the division within the Cherokee people, and the eventual forced march known as the Trail of Tears serves an important purpose. None of the options provided (A, B, C, D) directly convey the author's intention.

Based on the context of the text, the most likely reason the author included the paragraph is to illustrate the historical events leading up to the Trail of Tears and to describe the consequences of the Indian Removal Act, particularly on the Cherokee nation. It shows the impact of the federal policies on the Cherokee and the divide it caused within their community, culminating in the tragic forced relocation.