Question

What was the main reason the U.S. Army began forcing the Cherokee people to leave Georgia?

(1 point)
Responses

A direct command from Georgia's state government officials.
A direct command from Georgia's state government officials.

A presidential order that came after many years of court cases.
A presidential order that came after many years of court cases.

A broken treaty agreement that was made by Cherokee leaders.
A broken treaty agreement that was made by Cherokee leaders.

An armed conflict that was started by Cherokee warriors.

Answer 1

A presidential order that came after many years of court cases.

Explanation: Despite favorable Supreme Court rulings for the Cherokee, the federal government (under President Jackson and later Van Buren) enforced removal—using the Treaty of New Echota and a presidential order—to force the Cherokee out (the Trail of Tears).