John Ross invested greatly in protecting Indians from the U. S. government because he represented the Americans of Georgia who would surely die if war ensued. had lucrative trading relationships with Indians. was principal chief of the Cherokee nation. was the leading Protestant missionary among Indians.

Why was the magna carta so influential to the founding fathers? a: it showed people had power to take control of government. b: it proved the king could be forced to lower taxes. c: it gave people a contract that promised safety and freedom. d: it allowed the writers to develop a republic-style democracy.