How did most cherokees react to the increasing presence of americans on their ancestral lands? a) they voluntarily gave up their lands and moved west on their own. b) they produced weapons and fortifications and declared war on the united states. c) they attempted to practice an american way of life and live in peace with americans. d) they gave the united states over two million american dollars in gold and silver in exchange for their land. answer fast pls. 25pts. if correct brainlist

The answer is C) They attempted to practice an American way of life and live in peace with Americans because the US Government started to pressure them to stop practicing their traditions and take up the American way. Many Cherokees followed this idea and even created their own government.Cherokee tribes tried to take all the legal routes before resorting to anything else. This did not last long because they were not accepted into the communities with open arms and were forced to continue to move around. This eventually lead to the "Trail of Tears". 

The answer is C) they attempted to practice an an american way of life and love in peace with Americans.