The Cherokees' Decision to Side with the South During the Civil

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Cherokees' decision to side with the South during the Civil War was based on

• A) the North's reservation policies.
• B) the fact that the Cherokees also owned slaves and felt they were making common cause with the South.
• C) disbelieving promises by the Lincoln administration to continue making payments to the tribe.
• D) the invitation by Union leaders to send tribal delegates to Congress.
• E) the offer of a large cash payment from the Confederacy in return for military support.

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