Question

The Treaty of Indian Springs- sometimes referred to as the Second Treaty of Indian Springs- was signed in 1825. Led by Chief William McIntosh, the treaty ceded Creek lands in western Georgia to the United States government in exchange for lands west of the Mississippi River.

Which of these BEST describes the motive of McIntosh when making this deal with the United States?
Responses
A He knew the land they were moving to was home to gold and silver deposits.He knew the land they were moving to was home to gold and silver deposits.
B He believed it was his people's best chance at avoiding bloodshed with Georgia settlers.He believed it was his people's best chance at avoiding bloodshed with Georgia settlers.
C He wanted to avoid the kind of war that began after the death of General Custer at Little Big Horn.He wanted to avoid the kind of war that began after the death of General Custer at Little Big Horn.
D He planned to use the money from the treaty to arm his warriors to strike against U.S. soldiers on the frontier.

Answer 1

B

McIntosh was a pro-removal, accommodationist leader who believed ceding land and relocating west would spare the Creek people violent conflict with Georgia settlers and state authorities. (Options A and D are incorrect; C is anachronistic.)