Asked by Taylor Speirer on May 19, 2024
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In Worcester v. Georgia, Chief Justice John Marshall ___________________.
A) ruled that matters pertaining to Indian tribes should be settled by Congress rather than the courts
B) ruled that the laws of Georgia had no force in the Cherokee nation
C) upheld the removal of Native Americans from the South
D) declared that the state government of Georgia could seize Indian lands within its borders
Worcester V. Georgia
A landmark 1832 Supreme Court case that held that state laws did not apply within Native American territories, affirming the federal government's authority in Native American affairs.
Chief Justice John Marshall
An influential U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice from 1801 to 1835, known for strengthening the federal government's power over the states.
Cherokee Nation
A federally recognized Native American tribe with a sovereign government, originally located in the southeastern United States before many members were forcibly relocated.
- Comprehend the outcomes and repercussions of the Indian removal policy in the 1830s.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the outcomes and repercussions of the Indian removal policy in the 1830s.
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