Answer:
It's location had an abundancy of valuable minerals.
Sedimentary rocks form beneath the surface of the earth. 
Mummified fossils are commonly found in cold climates. 
<em>[ They are formed when remains are buried rapidly in dry cold or hot environments ]</em>
Answer: Officials promised to provide supplies for the long journey.
Explanation:
Officials gave the Cherokees no time to gather basic supplies for the trip. Officials promised to give pay the Cherokees after the journey ended.
The Rise of Napoleon, and the creation of the second French Republic