What was the Treaty of New Echota?
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Correct answer: A disputed agreement used to justify Cherokee removal
The Treaty of New Echota was signed by a small Cherokee faction without the approval of the Cherokee government. The United States used it as legal justification for forced Cherokee removal.
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