Talk about the three G's; Gold, Glory, and God.
Also, at the time, land was equal to power. The more land you had, the richer you were. This is a social and political reason, as well as economic.
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In an effort to prevent any alliances between the Cherokee Indians and the Mexicans, the Federal Government sent Sam Houston and John Forbes to the territories occupied by the Native Americans in order to negotiate the boundaries in which they could peacefully settle. These negotiations ended with a treaty on February 23, 1836. However, this document was rejected by the Senate because it considered the consultation had exceeded its powers by offering land grants to the Cherokees. Houston decided to disregard this and maintained the kept the treaty made with the Indians. However, President Mirabeau B. Lamar would ultimately agree with the Senate's interpretations and leave the treaty without effect.
Answer:
By protesting nonviolently and in a way that doesn't hinder normal life, merely bring attention to an important topic.
Explanation:
True because the wanted the right to protectct the government and they know that they can be killed for doing this.
Joined; he was considered a very influential member/leader and converted to it while he was in prison :)
