Question

In Worcester v. Georgia, what was the Supreme Court’s ruling? A. Samuel Worcester was required to pledge allegiance to Georgia’s government. B. The Cherokee were a sovereign nation, and Georgia’s laws did not apply to them. C. Missionaries and settlers could not visit Cherokee land legally. D. Georgia could legally control the actions and laws of the Cherokee tribe.

Answer 1

The answer is B. This specific court case is known as having paved the path for Native American sovereignty.

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