Explain the significance of the Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia (1832) in the context of Jackson's Indian Removal policies.
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The Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia (1832) ruled that the state of Georgia had no authority to impose its laws on Cherokee tribal lands, affirming the sovereignty of Native American nations. Despite this ruling, President Andrew Jackson ignored the decision and continued to enforce the Indian Removal Act, leading to the forced relocation of the Cherokee and other tribes, highlighting the tension between federal authority and executive power.
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What was President Andrew Jackson's response to the Supreme Court's decision in Worcester v. Georgia?
- A.
He ignored the ruling and continued to enforce the Indian Removal Act.
- B.
He appealed the decision to a higher court.
- C.
He sought a compromise with the Cherokee Nation.
- D.
He complied with the ruling and halted the Indian Removal Act.
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