Why were the Cherokees targeted for expulsion from their lands?

A) They refused to assimilate into American culture.
B) There were no valid treaties between the federal government and the Cherokee nation.
C) The Cherokee constantly harassed American citizens.
D) Gold was discovered on land they controlled.

Cherokee

The Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the southeastern United States, now primarily in Oklahoma and North Carolina, known for their rich culture, language, and forced relocation events like the Trail of Tears.

Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au, gold is a precious metal known for its use in jewelry, currency, and various industrial applications due to its conductivity and resistance to corrosion.