During the Jackson presidency, some Native Americans were forced to leave their homeland and move westward. This is primarily associated with the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the forced relocation of many tribes, including the Cherokee, Creek, and Choctaw, among others, to areas west of the Mississippi River, often referred to as the Trail of Tears.
What happened to some Native Americans during the Jackson presidency?
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They were forced to leave their homeland and move westward.
They were forced to leave their homeland and move westward.
They allied themselves with slaves to seek equal protection under the law.
They allied themselves with slaves to seek equal protection under the law.
They were given large land grants on their native soil.
They were given large land grants on their native soil.
They filed a large number of lawsuits to protect their rights
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President Andrew Jackson is said to have responded to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia with the words "[Chief Justice] John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!" Which of the following best explains the meaning of this statement?
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The Supreme Court favored Georgia over the Cherokee people, so its decision was not valid.
The Supreme Court favored Georgia over the Cherokee people, so its decision was not valid.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
According to the Constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
According to the Constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law, including decisions made by the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court favored Georgia over the Cherokee people, so its decision was not valid.
The Supreme Court favored Georgia over the Cherokee people, so its decision was not valid.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
According to the Constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
According to the Constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law, including decisions made by the Supreme Court.
The statement "[Chief Justice] John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!" best explains that the Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it. This illustrates Jackson's position that he would not enforce the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the Cherokee Nation, allowing for the continued implementation of policies that led to their removal.
How did the Seminole react differently from the Cherokee and Choctaw when the United States government wanted them to move west?
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They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
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They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
The Seminole reacted differently from the Cherokee and Choctaw by resisting and fighting three wars against the United States government. This resistance led to a series of conflicts known as the Seminole Wars, as they sought to remain in their homeland in Florida rather than move westward.