The Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) involved Creek Chief William McIntosh selling the remaining Creek land in Georgia; he was executed by his people for signing against tribal law. Which treaty is this?

• A. University of Georgia
• B. S.A.L.M.A.
• C. Trail of Tears
• D. Treaty of Indian Springs (1825)

Answer: (D)

This item tests understanding of a specific treaty and its impact on Creek governance. In 1825 the Creek Nation faced pressure to cede more of their Georgia lands, and a Creek leader named William McIntosh signed the Treaty of Indian Springs, transferring Creek territory to the United States in exchange for money and guarantees. This move violated Creek law, which required land cessions to be decided by the nation as a whole rather than by a single leader. Because of this, McIntosh was executed by his own people for signing away lands against tribal law. The other options don’t fit: a university is not a treaty, the Trail of Tears refers to the later forced removal of multiple tribes, and S.A.L.M.A. isn’t related to this historical treaty. So the event described is the Treaty of Indian Springs (1825).