On one hand, I would recognize that the U.S. government had a desire to expand westward, and the treaty was seen as a way to achieve this expansion peacefully, at least in the eyes of some policymakers. However, I would also be acutely aware of the gross injustice and human suffering that the treaty's implementation would entail. The Cherokee Nation had repeatedly resisted removal, and this treaty was signed by a faction within the Cherokee leadership without widespread consent.
Ultimately, my decision would be based on a commitment to justice, human rights, and empathy for the Cherokee people. I would have voted against ratifying the treaty, advocating for a more just and equitable solution that respected the rights and autonomy of the Cherokee Nation. The forced removal and the tragic consequences that followed in the Trail of Tears represent a dark chapter in American history, and I would want to stand on the right side of that history by opposing such a treaty.