After the Indian Removal Act passed, the government of Georgia began giving away the Cherokee Nation's land to white settlers. The government of Georgia also created new laws to stop Cherokee people from defending their land from these new settlers. Question Match each Georgia law from the 1830s with its effect on the Cherokee Nation.(3 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. The existence of the Cherokee government is illegal. The Georgia Guard of police is set up to enforce Georgia law on Cherokee land. The Cherokee cannot testify in Georgia's courts. The option "People in the Cherokee government can be arrested if they try to lead and protect the Cherokee Nation." (3 of 3) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.

Answer 1

1. The existence of the Cherokee government is illegal.
   Effect: This law undermines the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation, making it difficult for them to govern themselves or protect their rights.

2. The Georgia Guard of police is set up to enforce Georgia law on Cherokee land.
   Effect: This law facilitates the enforcement of state laws over tribal lands, further restricting the Cherokee's ability to maintain their own laws and governance.

3. The Cherokee cannot testify in Georgia's courts.
   Effect: This law prevents the Cherokee people from seeking legal recourse or defending their rights in court, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and injustice.

4. People in the Cherokee government can be arrested if they try to lead and protect the Cherokee Nation.
   Effect: This law suppresses the leadership and organized resistance of the Cherokee Nation against encroachments on their land and rights.