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Why was William McIntosh executed by Muscogee (Creek) warriors?



A.
He claimed Muscogee (Creek) land in Dahlonega for himself after gold was discovered.

B.
He failed to protect Muscogee (Creek) land in a major United States Supreme Court case.

C.
He supported a United States law that forced Muscogee (Creek) people to give up their land.

D.
He signed a treaty that gave away the last Muscogee (Creek) land in Georgia without tribal consent.

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William McIntosh signed the 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs, ceding Creek lands in Georgia without tribal consent, violating Creek law — for which he was executed by Muscogee (Creek) warriors.