Question

1 about 200 years ago the cherokee indians were one tribe, or \indian nation\ that lived in the southeast part of what is now the united states. during the 1830s and 1840s, the period covered by the indian removal act, (1) many cherokees were moved west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma. a number remained in the southeast and gathered in north carolina where they purchased land and continued to live. (2) others went into the appalachian mountains to escape being moved west and many of their descendants may still live there now. 2 today, individuals of cherokee ancestry fall into the following categories: (1) living persons who were listed on the final rolls of the cherokee nation of oklahoma (dawes commission rolls) that were approved and descendants of these persons. these final rolls were established in 1907 (2) individuals enrolled as members of the eastern band of cherokee indians of north carolina and descendants who are eligible for (1) many cherokees were moved west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma in order to be most precise in meaning, the underlined phrase listed (1) should be changed to a many cherokees moved west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma. b many cherokees were moved west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma. c many cherokees had to be moved west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma. d the u.s. government moved many cherokees west to a territory that is now the state of oklahoma.

Explanation:

The text describes the historical movement of Cherokees. The underlined phrase "that is now the State of Oklahoma" in option A accurately reflects the transformation of the territory where many Cherokees were moved. Options B and C have incorrect descriptions. Option D wrongly attributes the movement to the U.S. government's action of moving them to a territory (it was due to the Indian Removal Act, not the U.S. government's general movement action as described in D).

Answer:

A. many Cherokees moved west to a territory that is now the State of Oklahoma.