The Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia (1832) ruled that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee territory, affirming Native American sovereignty. However, the federal government, under President Andrew Jackson, ignored the ruling and proceeded with the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This led to the forced relocation of Native American groups, most notably the Cherokee, in a tragic journey known as the Trail of Tears.
How did the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia and the Indian Removal Act lead to the removal and resettlement of Native American groups?
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The Supreme Court's Worcester v. Georgia (1832) ruling affirmed Cherokee sovereignty, stating Georgia couldn't impose its laws on their territory. However, President Andrew Jackson ignored the decision and enacted the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This led to the forced relocation of Native American groups, notably the Cherokee, during the tragic Trail of Tears.