As the tribe divided over voluntary removal, which two Cherokee emerged as leaders of opposite viewpoints?

A.
Stand Waitie and Major Ridge
B.
Elias Boudinot and John Ridge
C.
Oceola and Dancing Rabbit
D.
Major Ridge and John Ross



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is D. Major Ridge and John Ross.

Major Ridge supported the idea of voluntary removal of the Cherokee people, while John Ross opposed it, advocating for the tribe to remain in their ancestral lands.