The Cherokee people were likely divided about staying on or giving up their land due to a variety of reasons. Some may have felt a strong attachment to their homeland and were willing to fight to protect it, while others may have been pragmatic and realized that they could not effectively resist the encroachment of white settlers and the US government. Additionally, there were likely economic and political considerations at play, with some Cherokee leaders potentially seeing benefits in negotiating a treaty and receiving compensation for their land. There may have also been differing opinions on how best to preserve the Cherokee culture and way of life in the face of increasing pressure from the United States.
