Question

question: 9 how did developments in dahlonega, georgia, during the 1830s contribute to the removal of the cherokee from their homelands in georgia? -a. continued attacks on the cherokee by settlers led many cherokee leaders to support leaving their lands and heading west. b. competition for limited factory jobs in the region led many settlers to call for the cherokee to be forced to leave the state. c. the growing popularity of cherokee politicians in local governments led to calls for their removal from the region. d. the discovery of gold in the region led many people to move to the state and attempt to settle cherokee land.

Explanation:

In the 1830s, the discovery of gold in Dahlonega, Georgia led to a gold - rush. Settlers wanted Cherokee land for gold - mining and settlement, contributing to Cherokee removal.

Answer:

D. The discovery of gold in the region led many people to move to the state and attempt to settle Cherokee land.