Why did many Cherokee leaders reject the Treaty of New Echota?
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Correct answer: It was signed by a small faction without proper authority from the Cherokee Nation
Many Cherokee leaders argued that the treaty was invalid because it was not approved by the legitimate Cherokee government. Despite their objections, the federal government enforced removal under its terms.
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