How did the Potawatomi respond to the Indian Removal Act?

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They refused to move from their land, resulting in the Potawatomi Trail of Death.
They refused to move from their land, resulting in the Potawatomi Trail of Death.

They joined with the French to rid the area of American settlers.
They joined with the French to rid the area of American settlers.

They allied with the British to fight against the French in the French and Indian War.
They allied with the British to fight against the French in the French and Indian War.

They agreed to assimilate to American culture in order to remain on their land.

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The correct response is:

They refused to move from their land, resulting in the Potawatomi Trail of Death.

The Potawatomi resisted the forced removal under the Indian Removal Act, which led to a tragic and brutal forced march known as the Potawatomi Trail of Death in 1838.