Imagine that the State of Sequoyah was ratified by Congress and approved by the president. Based on the fears of Congress and the president, which of the following events would be most likely to happen?

Question

A.
Sequoyah’s citizens would ask for a country ruled by American Indians.
B.
Sequoyah’s settlers would start a border conflict with settlers in Oklahoma Territory.
C.
Sequoyah’s political leaders would swing power in Congress to Democrats.
D.
Sequoyah’s leaders would take steps to institute martial law in the new state.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is A. Sequoyah’s citizens would ask for a country ruled by American Indians.

This option reflects historical concerns that Congress and the president might have had regarding the potential for new states representing specific ethnic or racial groups to advocate for greater autonomy or issues related to self-determination, reflecting broader fears about the implications of admitting a state predominantly composed of American Indians. The other options, while concerning, do not align as closely with the fears related to tribal sovereignty and political representation that were prevalent at the time.