Question

How did the Supreme Court decision in Worcesterv.Georgia affect American Indians? (1 point) Responses The ruling gave the state authority over relations with American Indians. The ruling gave the state authority over relations with American Indians. The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers. The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers. More American Indian tribes decided to grant licenses to missionaries to live on tribal lands. More American Indian tribes decided to grant licenses to missionaries to live on tribal lands. Reservation policies were overturned and replaced with land grants to individuals. Reservation policies were overturned and replaced with land grants to individuals.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers.**

In Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Georgia could not impose its laws on Cherokee tribal lands and that the federal government had authority over Indian affairs. However, the state of Georgia ignored the ruling, and this led to the further marginalization and displacement of Native American tribes, particularly the Cherokee, culminating in events like the Trail of Tears.