Why did the Cherokee develop a written language, adopt a written constitution, and begin publishing a newspaper in the 1820s?

Question

A
They were required adopt such cultural changes in exchange for government infrastructure projects such as the Federal Road.

B
They hoped that adopting a similar culture to the United States would stop white settlers from forcing them off their land.

C
They sought to create a society that could equitably distribute the wealth they gained when they discovered gold.

D
They wanted to preserve their culture for future generations following their forced relocation during the Trail of Tears.

Answer 1

D) They wanted to preserve their culture for future generations following their forced relocation during the Trail of Tears.