Decide if the following statements about the Worcester v. Georgia Supreme Court case are True or False.

Question

(4 points)
True False
Cherokees sued to keep their land and won the court case

President Jackson was sympathetic to the Cherokee Indians

President Jackson ignored the Supreme Court decision

The Cherokee were able to remain on their land

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each statement:

1. Cherokees sued to keep their land and won the court case - False
   (While the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia, stating that the state of Georgia had no authority over Cherokee lands, this did not lead to the preservation of their land.)

2. President Jackson was sympathetic to the Cherokee Indians - False
   (President Andrew Jackson was known for his policies promoting the removal of Native Americans from their lands, showing little sympathy towards the Cherokees.)

3. President Jackson ignored the Supreme Court decision - True
   (President Jackson is often quoted as having ignored the Supreme Court's ruling, which ultimately led to the forced removal of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears.)

4. The Cherokee were able to remain on their land - False
   (Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the Cherokee were ultimately forcibly removed from their land.)

In summary:

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False