The Cherokees' decision to side with the South during the Civil War was based on
a. the North's reservation policies.
b. the fact that the Cherokees also owned slaves and felt they were making common cause with the South.
c. disbelieving promises by the Lincoln administration to continue making payments to the tribe.
d. the invitation by Union leaders to send tribal delegates to Congress.
e. the offer of a large cash payment from the Confederacy in return for military support.
b
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