Question
What contributed to Andrew Jackson's decision to go against the Supreme Court decision and not enforce the rulings of Worcester v. Georgia?
A.
Jackson believed that the state of Georgia had the right to govern the Cherokee within its borders, despite the Supreme Court ruling.
B.
Jackson felt it was his constitutional duty to protect Native American sovereignty as outlined by the Supreme Court.
C.
Jackson wanted to avoid conflict with European powers, who had historically sided with Native American tribes during wars.
D.
Jackson was concerned about the missionaries' influence over the Cherokee and wanted to keep them imprisoned.
A.
Jackson believed that the state of Georgia had the right to govern the Cherokee within its borders, despite the Supreme Court ruling.
B.
Jackson felt it was his constitutional duty to protect Native American sovereignty as outlined by the Supreme Court.
C.
Jackson wanted to avoid conflict with European powers, who had historically sided with Native American tribes during wars.
D.
Jackson was concerned about the missionaries' influence over the Cherokee and wanted to keep them imprisoned.
Answers
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Jackson sided with Georgia and supported state authority and Indian removal over the Court's ruling. He refused to enforce Worcester v. Georgia because he backed Georgia's claim to govern Cherokee lands (and prioritized expansion and political support), not to protect Native American sovereignty.
Jackson sided with Georgia and supported state authority and Indian removal over the Court's ruling. He refused to enforce Worcester v. Georgia because he backed Georgia's claim to govern Cherokee lands (and prioritized expansion and political support), not to protect Native American sovereignty.