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8. Who benefited most from Andrew Jackson's plan to remove American Indians to the west?(1 point)
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Andrew Jackson, who gained united public approval as a result of his policy
Andrew Jackson, who gained united public approval as a result of his policy

American Indians, who gained protection from the U.S. government
American Indians, who gained protection from the U.S. government

Cherokee Indians, who gained a new model of Constitutional Government
Cherokee Indians, who gained a new model of Constitutional Government

American farmers, who gained millions of acres of land for settlement

Answer 1

The correct response is:

American farmers, who gained millions of acres of land for settlement.

Andrew Jackson's policy of removing American Indians from their lands, most notably through the Indian Removal Act of 1830, primarily benefited American settlers and farmers who sought to expand their agricultural activities into the newly available lands.