Asked by Emily Vazquez on May 26, 2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court's 1832 Worcester v. Georgia decision
A) supported the right of the Cherokee people to maintain a separate political identity.
B) approved Georgia's plans to confiscate Cherokee land and move the people to reservations.
C) struck down Georgia's anti-tariff Nullification Ordinance.
D) was fully supported by President Andrew Jackson.
E) was strongly opposed by Whigs.
Worcester v. Georgia
A landmark Supreme Court case in 1832 that affirmed the sovereignty of Native American tribes, ruling that states could not impose their laws on Native American lands within their borders.
Cherokee People
A Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States, with a rich cultural history and significant involvement in American history.
Political Identity
The aspect of an individual's identity that relates to their political beliefs, party affiliation, or ideology, shaping their perspectives and participation in political processes.
- Understand the outcomes of critical Supreme Court decisions and their influence on federal and state power dynamics.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the outcomes of critical Supreme Court decisions and their influence on federal and state power dynamics.
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