Question

Before and during Jackson's term as president, Southern states argued that Native American land
A.
was under the authority of the federal government.
B.
should be given a Native American government.
C.
was under the authority of state governments.
D.
should be made into new, individual states.

Answer 1

C. Southern states claimed Native American land was under the authority of state governments (e.g., Georgia's claims against the Cherokee), leading to pressure for removal during Jackson's presidency.