The best answer is D. the election of William Potter Ross as chief in 1866. This event marked a significant step toward uniting the Cherokee Nation after the divisions that arose during the Civil War.
Which of the following provided the first step in uniting the divided Cherokee Nation after the Civil War?
A.
the election of Lewis Downing as chief in 1867
B.
the death of Chief John Ross
C.
the cession of Cherokee lands to the US and other tribes
D.
the election of William Potter Ross as chief in 1866
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
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