How did most Cherokee react to the increasing presence of America's on their ancestral lands in the early 1800s? 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 2 million American dollars in gold and sliver in exchange for their land