Why did people in the 1830s support the policy of indian removal? extended response. plz me

The 1830´s Indian Removal Act authotized the President to grant unsettled lands in exchange for Indian lands. The Act was heartily supported by Southerners, particularly in Georgia, which was involved in a land dispute with the Cherokee. Others supported the removal under the theory that this would protect indians .

answer; /// the above statement is (false); the smaller states objected to the virginia plan because they would have fewer votes that the larger states;