Answer to Question #111439 in History for London

Question

Did John and Major Ridge do the right thing for Cherokee Nation by signing the Treaty of New Echota? Provide and discuss at least two reasons why you believe they did or did not do what was best for the Cherokee in 1835 by signing the treaty.
5 points

Answer 1

John and Major Ridge did the wrong thing for Cherokee Nation by signing the Treaty of New Echota because it led them to be forced to move out of their homeland and some were even killed