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"The faith and justice of our nation were at hazard [in danger]. That faith and justice were pledged for the protection of the Cherokees in their rights; but that pledge was apparently about to be forfeited [given up], that faith to be broken, and an act of flagrant [open] robbery to be committed upon a defenceless people, with the sanction [approval] of our national authorities. . . . We hoped that a decision of the Supreme Court might be the occasion of arresting [stopping] the hand of oppression." —Samuel A. Worcester and Elizur Butler, Letter upon their release from prison, 1833
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Use the passage to answer the question.
How would Samuel A. Worcester most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people?
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He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.
He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.

He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.
He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.

He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.
He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.

He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
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Answer 1

Based on the passage, Samuel A. Worcester would most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people as disappointing. He expresses concern about the protection of the Cherokees' rights and the potential for a breach of faith and justice by the national authorities. His hope for a decision from the Supreme Court suggests he anticipated a favorable outcome for the Cherokees. Therefore, the correct response would be:

He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.