Worcester v. Georgia (1832) was a Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that the state of Georgia had no authority to impose laws on Cherokee tribal lands, affirming the sovereignty of Native American nations. The Court's decision favored the Cherokee, stating that only the federal government could negotiate with them. However, President Andrew Jackson reportedly defied the ruling, refusing to enforce it and allegedly stating, "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it." This lack of enforcement contributed to the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands, leading to the Trail of Tears, which resulted in significant suffering and displacement of the Cherokee and other tribes.
Explain Supreme Court case Worcester v. Georgia, what was the case about?
What was the outcome of their decision?
How did Jackson respond to the decision?
What was the effect on the Native Americans?
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