Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court ruling in the case of Worcester v. Georgia?
A.
The Cherokee are not a sovereign nation and must abide by the laws of the state of Georgia and the United States Government.
B.
The Cherokee are a sovereign nation and as such are not bound by the laws of the state of Georgia or the United States Government.
C.
The Cherokee are a nuisance and must be relocated to Indian Territory.
D.
The Cherokee are not citizens of the United States and have no right to sue the state of Georgia.
1 answer
B. The Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v. Georgia recognized the Cherokee as a sovereign nation and declared that the state of Georgia had no authority over them.